AUH to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,299 km (3,914 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to AUH).
How far is it from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Zayed International Airport (AUH) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,299 km (3,914 mi, 3,401 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AUH to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly southwest of AUH.
How is the AUH to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written AUH-JNB in IATA codes and OMAA-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Zayed International Airport is AUH (OMAA), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| AUH | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zayed International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMAA | FAOR |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
| Elevation | 88 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #51 | #91 |
OMAA starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; FAOR starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 5,470 ft (1,667 m) higher than AUH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AUH to JNB
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | Active |
| EY | Etihad Airways | ETD | Etihad | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Johannesburg?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 6,299 km (3,914 mi, 3,401 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AUH to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between AUH and JNB takes about 8h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from AUH?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly southwest of Zayed International Airport (AUH).
Which airlines fly AUH to JNB?
4 airlines appear on the AUH-JNB route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Etihad Airways, Hainan Airlines.
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