CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
9,008 km
5,597 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
116°
east southeast

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CVH JNB
Airport Name Caviahue Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CVH JNB
ICAO Code SAHE FAOR
City Lafontaine Johannesburg
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,435 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Argentina 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 11:30 in Lafontaine, it's 16:30 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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