JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,320 km
3,306 miles
XBO
Boulsa
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,320 km
3,306 mi / 2,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

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JNB XBO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Boulsa Airport
IATA Code JNB XBO
ICAO Code FAOR DFEA
City Johannesburg Boulsa
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 12.650000, -0.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Boulsa (XBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Boulsa Airport (XBO) in Boulsa, Burkina Faso is 5,320 kilometers (3,306 miles / 2,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 10:50 in Johannesburg, it's 08:50 in Boulsa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,574 feet between the two airports. Boulsa 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 Boulsa (XBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 144° (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 Boulsa Airport (XBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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