JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,258 km
3,888 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
6,258 km
3,888 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

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JNB SMY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code JNB SMY
ICAO Code FAOR GOTS
City Johannesburg Simenti
Country South Africa Senegal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dakar
Elevation 5,558 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 13.050000, -13.300000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 6,258 kilometers (3,888 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:30 in Johannesburg, it's 03:30 in Simenti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,387 feet between the two airports. Simenti 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 Simenti (SMY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 134° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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