# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Rafai (RFA)

> 3,491 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,491 km / 2,169 mi / 1,885 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 352° (north)
- **Return heading**: 173° (south)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Central African Republic
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 01:16 in Johannesburg, it's 00:16 in Rafai)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,799 ft (RFA is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Rafai Airport (RFA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfa-rafai-rafai-airport/1ef266de-d86d-69c8-adc3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rafai, Central African Republic
- ICAO: FEGR
- Timezone: Africa/Bangui
- Coordinates: 4.990000, 23.930000
- Elevation: 1,759 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:16 in Johannesburg, it's 00:16 in Rafai.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rafai Airport (RFA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rfa-rafai-rafai-airport/1ef266de-d86d-69c8-adc3-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)