DXB to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,413 km (3,985 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,413 km (3,985 mi, 3,463 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 DXB to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly southwest of DXB.
How is the DXB to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-JNB in IATA codes and OMDB-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| DXB | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | FAOR |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | South Africa |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #91 |
OMDB 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 5,496 ft (1,675 m) higher than DXB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DXB to JNB
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: SA.
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 Dubai from Johannesburg?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 6,413 km (3,985 mi, 3,463 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and JNB takes about 8h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from DXB?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly southwest of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to JNB?
1 airline appear on the DXB-JNB route in the open dataset, including Emirates.
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