JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,615 km
6,596 miles
LET
Leticia
Colombia
Distance
10,615 km
6,596 mi / 5,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB LET
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport
IATA Code JNB LET
ICAO Code FAOR SKLT
City Johannesburg Leticia
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 5,558 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -4.190000, -69.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Leticia (LET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia is 10,615 kilometers (6,596 miles / 5,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:51 in Johannesburg, it's 07:51 in Leticia. 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 5,281 feet between the two airports. Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International 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 Leticia (LET) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (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 Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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