GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,438 km
4,622 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,438 km
4,622 mi / 4,016 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JNB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GRU JNB
ICAO Code SBGR FAOR
City Sao Paulo Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,438 kilometers (4,622 miles / 4,016 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 02:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:58 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 3,099 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (west 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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