JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,170 km
1,970 miles
PAF
Pakuba Airport
Uganda
Distance
3,170 km
1,970 mi / 1,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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JNB PAF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pakuba Airport
IATA Code JNB PAF
ICAO Code FAOR HUPA
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 2.200000, 31.550000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pakuba Airport (PAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pakuba Airport (PAF) in Pakuba Airport, Uganda is 3,170 kilometers (1,970 miles / 1,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:37 in Johannesburg, it's 07:37 in Pakuba Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Pakuba 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Pakuba Airport (PAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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