JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,042 km
5,618 miles
JUA
Juara
Brazil
Distance
9,042 km
5,618 mi / 4,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB JUA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Juara Sul Airport
IATA Code JNB JUA
ICAO Code FAOR SIZX
City Johannesburg Juara
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Cuiaba
Elevation 5,558 ft 991 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -11.290000, -57.540000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Juara (JUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Juara Sul Airport (JUA) in Juara, Brazil is 9,042 kilometers (5,618 miles / 4,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 South Africa with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 14:10 in Juara. With a 6-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 4,567 feet between the two airports. Juara Sul Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Juara (JUA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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