The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 6,355 kilometers (3,949 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Guinea-Bissau. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:31 in Johannesburg, it's 01:31 in Bissau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,429 feet between the two airports. Osvaldo Vieira 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 Bissau (OXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 132° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.