FRA to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8,690 km (5,400 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8,690 km (5,400 mi, 4,692 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 FRA to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly south of FRA.
How is the FRA to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-JNB in IATA codes and EDDF-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| FRA | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | FAOR |
| Country | Germany | South Africa |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #91 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; FAOR starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 5,194 ft (1,583 m) higher than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to JNB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Frankfurt am Main from Johannesburg?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 8,690 km (5,400 mi, 4,692 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and JNB takes about 11h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from FRA?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly south of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to JNB?
3 airlines appear on the FRA-JNB route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa, South African Airways, US Airways.
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