JNB
OR Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg · South AfricaICAO FAOR
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is an airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa, located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 26° 8' 21.1" S, 28° 14' 45.6" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,558 feet (1,694 meters) above sea level. With 80 direct destinations served by 51 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).
Destinations
80
Airlines
51
Elevation ft
5,558/ 1,694m
Africa/Johannesburg
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
JNB
ICAO Code
FAOR
City
Johannesburg
Country
South Africa
Elevation
5,558 ft
Local Time
06:28 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:-26.1392°
Longitude:28.2460°
Popular Routes from JNB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPT | Cape Town, South Africa | 789 mi | 1h 60m | short-haul | 324 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 5,620 mi | 11h 28m | long-haul | 1357 kg | View |
| WDH | Windhoek, Namibia | 724 mi | 1h 52m | short-haul | 297 kg | View |
| AUH | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 3,899 mi | 8h 13m | long-haul | 941 kg | View |
| DUR | Durban, South Africa | 297 mi | 1h 4m | short-haul | 122 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 7,969 mi | 15h 55m | ultra-long-haul | 1924 kg | View |
| SIN | Singapore, Singapore | 5,381 mi | 11h 1m | long-haul | 1299 kg | View |
| BOM | Mumbai, India | 4,319 mi | 9h 1m | long-haul | 1043 kg | View |
| DKR | Dakar, Senegal | 4,167 mi | 8h 43m | long-haul | 1006 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 5,380 mi | 11h 1m | long-haul | 1299 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at JNB
51 active airlines serving OR Tambo International Airport.
Air Austral
UUFrance
Air Botswana
BPBotswana
Air France
AFFrance
Air India Limited
AIIndia
Air Madagascar
MDMadagascar
Air Mauritius
MKMauritius
Air Mozambique
TMMozambique
Air Namibia
SWNamibia
Air Seychelles
HMSeychelles
Air Zimbabwe
UMZimbabwe
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
Baikotovitchestrian Airlines
BUAmerican Samoa
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Comair
MNSouth Africa
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
Egyptair
MSEgypt
El Al Israel Airlines
LYIsrael
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Interair South Africa
D6South Africa
Jet Airways
9WIndia
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Mango
JESouth Africa
Qantas
QFAustralia
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Rwandair Express
WBRwanda
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Singapore Airlines
SQSingapore
Singapore Airlines Cargo
SQSingapore
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
TAAG Angola Airlines
DTAngola
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
Thai Airways International
TGThailand
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
Virgin Australia
VAAustralia
VivaColombia
5ZColombia
World Scale Airlines
W3United States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to OR Tambo International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria Airport | HLA | Johannesburg | South Africa | 39 km |
| Matsapha Airport | MTS | Manzini | Swaziland | 309 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | Potgietersrus | South Africa | 282 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | Mpumalanga | South Africa | 299 km |
| Sir Seretse Khama International Airport | GBE | Gaberone | Botswana | 293 km |
| Moshoeshoe I International Airport | MSU | Maseru | Lesotho | 375 km |
| Maputo Airport | MPM | Maputo | Mozambique | 434 km |
| Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport | HDS | Hoedspruit | South Africa | 344 km |
Other Airports in South Africa
Bram Fischer International Airport
BFNBloemfontein
Cape Town International Airport
CPTCape Town
King Shaka International Airport
DURDurban
Ben Schoeman Airport
ELSEast London
George Airport
GRJGeorge
Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport
HDSHoedspruit
Lanseria Airport
HLAJohannesburg
Kimberley Airport
KIMKimberley
Margate Airport
MGHMargate
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
MQPMpumalanga
Hendrik Van Eck Airport
PHWPhalaborwa
Pietermaritzburg Airport
PZBPietermaritzburg
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 26° 8' 21.1" S
- Longitude (DMS)
- 28° 14' 45.6" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- -26.139200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 28.246000
- Hemisphere
- Southern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 06:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,558 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,694 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for OR Tambo International Airport?
The IATA code for OR Tambo International Airport is JNB, and its ICAO code is FAOR. The airport is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.
How many destinations can you fly to from JNB?
There are 80 direct destinations available from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
What airlines fly from JNB?
There are 51 airlines operating from JNB, including Air Austral, Air Botswana, Air France, Air India Limited, Air Madagascar, and more.
What timezone is OR Tambo International Airport in?
OR Tambo International Airport is in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of OR Tambo International Airport?
OR Tambo International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,558 feet (1,694 meters) above sea level.
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