JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,709 km
2,926 miles
SVF
Save
Benin
Distance
4,709 km
2,926 mi / 2,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SVF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Save Airport
IATA Code JNB SVF
ICAO Code FAOR DBBS
City Johannesburg Save
Country South Africa Benin
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 5,558 ft 597 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 8.020000, 2.460000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Save (SVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Save Airport (SVF) in Save, Benin is 4,709 kilometers (2,926 miles / 2,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:30 in Johannesburg, it's 00:30 in Save.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,961 feet between the two airports. Save 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 Save (SVF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Save Airport (SVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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