JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,626 km
1,632 miles
PMA
Chake
Tanzania
Distance
2,626 km
1,632 mi / 1,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB PMA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pemba Airport
IATA Code JNB PMA
ICAO Code FAOR HTPE
City Johannesburg Chake
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.260000, 39.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chake (PMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pemba Airport (PMA) in Chake, Tanzania is 2,626 kilometers (1,632 miles / 1,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:06 in Johannesburg, it's 03:06 in Chake.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,478 feet between the two airports. Pemba 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 Chake (PMA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 Pemba Airport (PMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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