JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,305 km
4,539 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
7,305 km
4,539 mi / 3,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB TCX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code JNB TCX
ICAO Code FAOR OIMT
City Johannesburg Tabas
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 33.670000, 56.890000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 7,305 kilometers (4,539 miles / 3,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:24 in Johannesburg, it's 23:54 in Tabas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,246 feet between the two airports. Tabas 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 Tabas (TCX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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