JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,545 km
3,446 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
5,545 km
3,446 mi / 2,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XNU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code JNB XNU
ICAO Code FAOR DFON
City Johannesburg Nouna
Country South Africa Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 5,558 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 12.750000, -3.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 5,545 kilometers (3,446 miles / 2,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 04:40 in Johannesburg, it's 02:40 in Nouna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,672 feet between the two airports. Nouna 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 Nouna (XNU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 141° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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