JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,064 km
3,146 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
5,064 km
3,146 mi / 2,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TML
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code JNB TML
ICAO Code FAOR DGLE
City Johannesburg Tamale
Country South Africa Ghana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,558 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.560000, -0.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 5,064 kilometers (3,146 miles / 2,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Johannesburg, it's 10:41 in Tamale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,005 feet between the two airports. Tamale 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 Tamale (TML) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 142° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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