South Africa · International airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport is an international airport serving Johannesburg (Gauteng), South Africa. Its IATA code is JNB and its ICAO code is FAOR. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,418 m long.
- IATAJNB
- ICAOFAOR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- JNB
- ICAO code
- FAOR
- City
- Johannesburg
- Region / province
- Gauteng
- Country / territory
- South Africa
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E
- Elevation
- 1,694 m (5,558 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,418 m (14,495 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 4,418 m14,495 ft | Asphalt |
| 03R/21L | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
9,824 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
9,875 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,404 km
Direct flight: ≈ 12 h 15 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 123.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 124.500 MHz |
| ATIS | 126.200 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| GTE | 122.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from O.R. Tambo International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Johannesburg through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in South Africa
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 39 km |
| Mmabatho International Airport | MBD | 272 km |
| Polokwane International Airport | PTG | 283 km |
| Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport | MQP | 298 km |
| Bram Fischer International Airport | BFN | 380 km |
| Kimberley Airport | KIM | 454 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of O.R. Tambo International Airport?
The IATA code of O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB and its ICAO code is FAOR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is O.R. Tambo International Airport located?
O.R. Tambo International Airport is in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, at coordinates 26.1401° S, 28.2468° E and an elevation of 1,694 m (5,558 ft).
How far is O.R. Tambo International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,404 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 9,875 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 9,824 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 12 h 15 min.
How long is the runway at O.R. Tambo International Airport?
The longest runway at O.R. Tambo International Airport is 4,418 m (14,495 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from O.R. Tambo International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.