JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
583 km
362 miles
TBY
Tshabong
Botswana
Distance
583 km
362 mi / 315 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB TBY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tshabong Airport
IATA Code JNB TBY
ICAO Code FAOR FBTS
City Johannesburg Tshabong
Country South Africa Botswana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,179 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -26.030000, 22.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tshabong (TBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tshabong Airport (TBY) in Tshabong, Botswana is 583 kilometers (362 miles / 315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Johannesburg, it's 05:36 in Tshabong.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,379 feet between the two airports. Tshabong 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 Tshabong (TBY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Tshabong Airport (TBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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