Airport Comparison
| JNB | XAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Aribinda Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | XAR |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | DFOY |
| City | Johannesburg | Aribinda |
| Country | South Africa | Burkina Faso |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Africa/Ouagadougou |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 1,122 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 14.220000, -0.880000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 5,482 kilometers (3,406 miles / 2,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.
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 Burkina Faso. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Johannesburg, it's 01:11 in Aribinda.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,436 feet between the two airports. Aribinda 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 Aribinda (XAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 145° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.