AQP
Arequipa
Peru
10,154 km
6,310 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,154 km
6,310 mi / 5,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AQP JNB
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AQP JNB
ICAO Code SPQU FAOR
City Arequipa Johannesburg
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,405 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Arequipa (AQP) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,154 kilometers (6,310 miles / 5,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru 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 15:35 in Arequipa, it's 22:35 in Johannesburg. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,847 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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