JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,176 km
3,216 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,176 km
3,216 mi / 2,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XKA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code JNB XKA
ICAO Code FAOR DFEL
City Johannesburg Kantchari
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 879 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 12.470000, 1.500000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 5,176 kilometers (3,216 miles / 2,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 10:36 in Johannesburg, it's 08:36 in Kantchari.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,679 feet between the two airports. Kantchari 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 146° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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