Airport Comparison
| JNB | PLZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Port Elizabeth Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | PLZ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | FAPE |
| City | Johannesburg | Port Elizabeth |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 226 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -33.980000, 25.620000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 908 kilometers (564 miles / 491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Johannesburg, it's 04:42 in Port Elizabeth.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,332 feet between the two airports. Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.