IGO
Chigorodo
Colombia
11,869 km
7,375 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,869 km
7,375 mi / 6,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
115°
east southeast

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IGO JNB
Airport Name Chigorodo Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IGO JNB
ICAO Code SKIG FAOR
City Chigorodo Johannesburg
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 110 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.680000, -76.690000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Chigorodo (IGO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chigorodo Airport (IGO) in Chigorodo, Colombia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,869 kilometers (7,375 miles / 6,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 08:09 in Chigorodo, it's 15:09 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 5,448 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Chigorodo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chigorodo (IGO) follows a heading of 270° (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 Chigorodo Airport (IGO) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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