JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,491 km
2,169 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
3,491 km
2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB RFA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code JNB RFA
ICAO Code FAOR FEGR
City Johannesburg Rafai
Country South Africa Central African Republic
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Bangui
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 4.990000, 23.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 3,491 kilometers (2,169 miles / 1,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Central African Republic. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Johannesburg, it's 14:32 in Rafai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,799 feet between the two airports. Rafai 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 Rafai (RFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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