FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
7,508 km
4,665 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,508 km
4,665 mi / 4,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
117°
east southeast

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FOR JNB
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FOR JNB
ICAO Code SBFZ FAOR
City Fortaleza Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,508 kilometers (4,665 miles / 4,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 10:38 in Fortaleza, it's 15:38 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 5,476 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Pinto Martins International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Fortaleza (FOR) 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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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