JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,509 km
7,151 miles
MAR
Maracaibo
Venezuela
Distance
11,509 km
7,151 mi / 6,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB MAR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport La Chinita International Airport
IATA Code JNB MAR
ICAO Code FAOR SVMC
City Johannesburg Maracaibo
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 239 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 10.560000, -71.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Maracaibo (MAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to La Chinita International Airport (MAR) in Maracaibo, Venezuela is 11,509 kilometers (7,151 miles / 6,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Venezuela. 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 15:05 in Johannesburg, it's 09:05 in Maracaibo. 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 5,319 feet between the two airports. La Chinita 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 Maracaibo (MAR) 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 La Chinita International Airport (MAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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