JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,845 km
5,496 miles
LUQ
San Luis
Argentina
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB LUQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport
IATA Code JNB LUQ
ICAO Code FAOR SAOU
City Johannesburg San Luis
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,328 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -33.270000, -66.360000

Johannesburg (JNB) to San Luis (LUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) in San Luis, Argentina is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 South Africa with Argentina. 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 03:02 in Johannesburg, it's 22:02 in San Luis. 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 3,230 feet between the two airports. Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda 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 San Luis (LUQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Brigadier Mayor D Cesar Raul Ojeda Airport (LUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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