CUC
Cucuta
Colombia
11,464 km
7,123 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,464 km
7,123 mi / 6,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CUC JNB
Airport Name Camilo Daza International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CUC JNB
ICAO Code SKCC FAOR
City Cucuta Johannesburg
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,096 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.930000, -72.510000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cucuta (CUC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) in Cucuta, Colombia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,464 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Colombia 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 06:46 in Cucuta, it's 13:46 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 4,462 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Camilo Daza International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cucuta (CUC) follows a heading of 273° (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 Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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