JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,207 km
5,100 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
8,207 km
5,100 mi / 4,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB SLV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code JNB SLV
ICAO Code FAOR VISM
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 31.080000, 77.070000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 8,207 kilometers (5,100 miles / 4,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:52 in Johannesburg, it's 09:22 in Shimla Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 225° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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