JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,193 km
3,227 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
5,193 km
3,227 mi / 2,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB THZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code JNB THZ
ICAO Code FAOR DRRT
City Johannesburg Tahoua
Country South Africa Niger
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Niamey
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 14.880000, 5.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 5,193 kilometers (3,227 miles / 2,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:26 in Johannesburg, it's 00:26 in Tahoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,292 feet between the two airports. Tahoua 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 Tahoua (THZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Tahoua Airport (THZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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