JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,299 km
4,536 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
7,299 km
4,536 mi / 3,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VIL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code JNB VIL
ICAO Code FAOR GMMH
City Johannesburg Dakhla
Country South Africa EH
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 5,558 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 23.720000, -15.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 7,299 kilometers (4,536 miles / 3,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:37 in Johannesburg, it's 15:37 in Dakhla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,522 feet between the two airports. Dakhla 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 Dakhla (VIL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 137° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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