JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,618 km
5,976 miles
NVP
Novo Aripuana
Brazil
Distance
9,618 km
5,976 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB NVP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Novo Aripuana Airport
IATA Code JNB NVP
ICAO Code FAOR SWNA
City Johannesburg Novo Aripuana
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 5,558 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.120000, -60.360000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Novo Aripuana (NVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) in Novo Aripuana, Brazil is 9,618 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 23:33 in Johannesburg, it's 17:33 in Novo Aripuana. 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 5,440 feet between the two airports. Novo Aripuana 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 Novo Aripuana (NVP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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