JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,702 km
2,921 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
4,702 km
2,921 mi / 2,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ZAR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code JNB ZAR
ICAO Code FAOR DNZA
City Johannesburg Zaria
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 11.130000, 7.690000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 4,702 kilometers (2,921 miles / 2,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:21 in Johannesburg, it's 21:21 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,388 feet between the two airports. Zaria 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 Zaria (ZAR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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