JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,495 km
4,657 miles
TAR
Grottaglie
Italy
Distance
7,495 km
4,657 mi / 4,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB TAR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Taranto / Grottaglie Airport
IATA Code JNB TAR
ICAO Code FAOR LIBG
City Johannesburg Grottaglie
Country South Africa Italy
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Rome
Elevation 5,558 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.520000, 17.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Grottaglie (TAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) in Grottaglie, Italy is 7,495 kilometers (4,657 miles / 4,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Johannesburg, it's 02:02 in Grottaglie.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,343 feet between the two airports. Taranto / Grottaglie 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 Grottaglie (TAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Taranto / Grottaglie Airport (TAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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