BHA
Bahia de Caraquez
Ecuador
11,831 km
7,351 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,831 km
7,351 mi / 6,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
118°
east southeast

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BHA JNB
Airport Name Los Perales Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BHA JNB
ICAO Code SESV FAOR
City Bahia de Caraquez Johannesburg
Country Ecuador South Africa
Timezone America/Guayaquil Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 10 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -0.610000, -80.400000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bahia de Caraquez (BHA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Perales Airport (BHA) in Bahia de Caraquez, Ecuador to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,831 kilometers (7,351 miles / 6,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Ecuador 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 17:33 in Bahia de Caraquez, it's 00:33 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 5,548 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Los Perales Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bahia de Caraquez (BHA) follows a heading of 261° (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 Los Perales Airport (BHA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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