BWW
Cayo Santa Maria
Cuba
12,749 km
7,922 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,749 km
7,922 mi / 6,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
109°
east southeast

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BWW JNB
Airport Name Las Brujas Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BWW JNB
ICAO Code MUBR FAOR
City Cayo Santa Maria Johannesburg
Country Cuba South Africa
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 22.620000, -79.150000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cayo Santa Maria (BWW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Brujas Airport (BWW) in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,749 kilometers (7,922 miles / 6,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Cuba 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 15:29 in Cayo Santa Maria, it's 22:29 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 5,545 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Las Brujas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cayo Santa Maria (BWW) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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