South Africa · Johannesburg · UTC+2
OR Tambo International AirportJNB/FAOR
Johannesburg·South Africa·Africa/Johannesburg
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Airport codesLocation & geography
- IATA (3-letter)
- JNB
- ICAO (4-letter)
- FAOR
- Coordinates
- Latitude-26.13920°Longitude28.24600°
- Elevation
- 5,558 ft (1,694.08 m)
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- IANA timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
Airport overview
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) serves the metropolitan area of Johannesburg, South Africa. The airport is located at -26.139°, 28.246° with an elevation of 5,558 ft (1,694.08 m) and operates in the Africa/Johannesburg timezone (UTC+2).
This page collects the core reference information for this airport — including identification codes, geographic coordinates, elevation, and local timezone — to help travelers, planners, and aviation enthusiasts quickly verify airport identity. Live flight arrivals and departures will be overlaid by the real-time feed when available.
Static airport metadata is compiled from the OpenFlights / OurAirports open data project. Live status information (when shown) comes from the real-time ADS-B aggregation pipeline and may be up to 60 seconds delayed.
💡 Tip: Click any city pair in the "Popular routes" panel below to jump directly to the schedule page for that day.
Live arrivals & Live departures
Flights leaving this airport within the next 6 hours — including boarding status, destination, and delay information. Check the flight drawer for real-time gate, terminal, and baggage claim details.
Popular routes
Top city pairs served by this airport based on historical schedule frequency and seat capacity. Click any route to view today's flight schedule and bookable options.
- JNB→HKG→Hong Kong · Hong KongHong Kong International Airport
- JNB→PEK→Beijing · ChinaBeijing Capital International Airport
- JNB→PVG→Shanghai · ChinaShanghai Pudong International Airport
- JNB→NRT→Tokyo · JapanNarita International Airport
- JNB→HND→Tokyo · JapanTokyo Haneda International Airport
- JNB→ICN→Seoul · South KoreaIncheon International Airport
- JNB→SIN→Singapore · SingaporeSingapore Changi Airport
- JNB→BKK→Bangkok · ThailandSuvarnabhumi Airport
- JNB→LHR→London · United KingdomLondon Heathrow Airport
- JNB→CDG→Paris · FranceCharles de Gaulle International Airport
- JNB→FRA→Frankfurt · GermanyFrankfurt am Main Airport
- JNB→AMS→Amsterdam · NetherlandsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frequently asked questions
What do IATA and ICAO codes mean?
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IATA is the 3-letter passenger-facing code used on tickets, bags, and booking sites (for example JFK, LHR, HND). ICAO is the 4-letter operational code used by pilots, air traffic control, and international aviation authorities (for example KJFK, EGLL, RJTT).
How accurate is the live flight data shown here?
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Live positions are aggregated from the global ADS-B network and refreshed typically every 5–15 seconds. Scheduled departure and arrival times come from the source airline schedule. Delays, gate, and terminal information should be cross-checked with the official airport website when heading to the airport.
Does this page work in my local language?
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Yes — switch the language menu at the top-right of the page. All labels, descriptions, and FAQ text are localized into 13 languages covering 80%+ of the world's Internet users.