Distance From El Sharqi Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from El Sharqi Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 3894 miles or 6266 kilometers or 3381 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Nekhel ( Egypt ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nekhel and Johannesburg takes around 8 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Sharqi Airport, Nekhel, Egypt to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 8 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		6266 km
Statute Miles		3894 miles
Nautical Miles		3381 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 57 minutes

El Sharqi Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of El Sharqi Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Nekhel to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Nekhel, Egypt and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Nekhel (Egypt) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Nekhel (Egypt)	2026-02-25, 12:58:51 EET
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-02-25, 12:58:51 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

El Sharqi Airport ( / ) Nekhel, Egypt

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa