JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,235 km
3,874 miles
TCP
Taba
Egypt
Distance
6,235 km
3,874 mi / 3,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB TCP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Taba International Airport
IATA Code JNB TCP
ICAO Code FAOR HETB
City Johannesburg Taba
Country South Africa Egypt
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,415 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 29.590000, 34.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Taba (TCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Taba International Airport (TCP) in Taba, Egypt is 6,235 kilometers (3,874 miles / 3,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Johannesburg, it's 21:22 in Taba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,143 feet between the two airports. Taba International 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 Taba (TCP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 187° (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 Taba International Airport (TCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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