Distance From Shilavo Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, HIL - JNB Distance

The distance from Shilavo Airport (HIL) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 2487 miles or 4001 kilometers or 2159 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 Shilavo ( Ethiopia ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shilavo and Johannesburg takes around 5 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shilavo Airport, Shilavo, Ethiopia to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 5 hours 42 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 • HIL - JNB

Kilometers		4001 km
Statute Miles		2487 miles
Nautical Miles		2159 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 42 minutes

Shilavo Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - HIL to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shilavo, Ethiopia and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HIL - JNB

Time difference between Shilavo (Ethiopia) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours behind Shilavo.

Location	Local Time
Shilavo (Ethiopia)	2025-12-15, 08:43:57 EAT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 07:43:57 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

Shilavo Airport (HIL / HASL) Shilavo, Ethiopia

Destination

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