BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
7,885 km
4,900 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,885 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BSB JNB
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BSB JNB
ICAO Code SBBR FAOR
City Brasilia Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,497 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Brasilia (BSB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,885 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Brazil 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 06:55 in Brasilia, it's 11:55 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 2,061 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Brasilia (BSB) 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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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