JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,951 km
5,562 miles
OST
Ostend
Belgium
Distance
8,951 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB OST
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ostend-Bruges International Airport
IATA Code JNB OST
ICAO Code FAOR EBOS
City Johannesburg Ostend
Country South Africa Belgium
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Brussels
Elevation 5,558 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 51.200000, 2.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ostend (OST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) in Ostend, Belgium is 8,951 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Belgium. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:43 in Johannesburg, it's 00:43 in Ostend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,545 feet between the two airports. Ostend-Bruges International 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 Ostend (OST) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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