JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,241 km
3,878 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
6,241 km
3,878 mi / 3,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VVZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code JNB VVZ
ICAO Code FAOR DAAP
City Johannesburg Illizi
Country South Africa Algeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Algiers
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 26.720000, 8.620000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 6,241 kilometers (3,878 miles / 3,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in Johannesburg, it's 05:35 in Illizi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,780 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt 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 Illizi (VVZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 159° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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