BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
12,701 km
7,892 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,701 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BCL JNB
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BCL JNB
ICAO Code MRBC FAOR
City Pococi Johannesburg
Country Costa Rica South Africa
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Pococi (BCL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,701 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Costa Rica with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:48 in Pococi, it's 16:48 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 5,555 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Barra del Colorado Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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