AFA
San Rafael
Argentina
8,954 km
5,564 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Mendoza
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AFA JNB
Airport Name Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AFA JNB
ICAO Code SAMR FAOR
City San Rafael Johannesburg
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Mendoza Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,470 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -34.590000, -68.400000 -26.130000, 28.240000

San Rafael (AFA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) in San Rafael, Argentina to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:36 in San Rafael, it's 18:36 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,088 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to San Rafael (AFA) follows a heading of 236° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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