BTO
Botopasi
Suriname
9,587 km
5,957 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,587 km
5,957 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Paramaribo
Heading
117°
east southeast

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BTO JNB
Airport Name Botopasi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BTO JNB
ICAO Code SMBO FAOR
City Botopasi Johannesburg
Country Suriname South Africa
Timezone America/Paramaribo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 242 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, -55.450000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Botopasi (BTO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Botopasi Airport (BTO) in Botopasi, Suriname to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,587 kilometers (5,957 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Suriname 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 11:07 in Botopasi, it's 16:07 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 5,316 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Botopasi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Botopasi (BTO) follows a heading of 277° (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 Botopasi Airport (BTO) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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