JNB to PLZ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) is 909 km (565 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (PLZ to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) is 909 km (565 mi, 491 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 JNB to PLZ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PLZ is roughly south of JNB.
How is the JNB to PLZ route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-PLZ in IATA codes and FAOR-FAPE in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is PLZ (FAPE).
| JNB | PLZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | FAPE |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 226 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #955 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PLZ sits 5,332 ft (1,625 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB to PLZ
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE | Mango | MNO | Tulca | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: BA.
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 Johannesburg from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) are 909 km (565 mi, 491 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to PLZ?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and PLZ takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PLZ from JNB?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) lies roughly south of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to PLZ?
2 airlines appear on the JNB-PLZ route in the open dataset, including Mango, South African Airways.
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