JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,019 km
1,876 miles
YAN
Yangambi
DR Congo
Distance
3,019 km
1,876 mi / 1,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB YAN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yangambi Airport
IATA Code JNB YAN
ICAO Code FAOR FZIR
City Johannesburg Yangambi
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.780000, 24.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Yangambi (YAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yangambi Airport (YAN) in Yangambi, DR Congo is 3,019 kilometers (1,876 miles / 1,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Johannesburg, it's 06:24 in Yangambi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. Yangambi 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 Yangambi (YAN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Yangambi Airport (YAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.