JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,155 km
3,825 miles
NIX
Nioro du Sahel
Mali
Distance
6,155 km
3,825 mi / 3,324 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB NIX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nioro du Sahel Airport
IATA Code JNB NIX
ICAO Code FAOR GANR
City Johannesburg Nioro du Sahel
Country South Africa Mali
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bamako
Elevation 5,558 ft 778 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.240000, -9.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nioro du Sahel (NIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali is 6,155 kilometers (3,825 miles / 3,324 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:19 in Johannesburg, it's 02:19 in Nioro du Sahel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,780 feet between the two airports. Nioro du Sahel Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nioro du Sahel (NIX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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