JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,014 km
4,358 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
7,014 km
4,358 mi / 3,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB SFA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code JNB SFA
ICAO Code FAOR DTTX
City Johannesburg Sfax
Country South Africa Tunisia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5,558 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.720000, 10.690000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 7,014 kilometers (4,358 miles / 3,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:36 in Johannesburg, it's 14:36 in Sfax.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,473 feet between the two airports. Sfax Thyna International 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 Sfax (SFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). 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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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