JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,539 km
7,792 miles
OTR
Corredores
Costa Rica
Distance
12,539 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB OTR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Coto 47 Airport
IATA Code JNB OTR
ICAO Code FAOR MRCC
City Johannesburg Corredores
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,558 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 8.600000, -82.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Corredores (OTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Coto 47 Airport (OTR) in Corredores, Costa Rica is 12,539 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:23 in Johannesburg, it's 13:23 in Corredores. With a 8-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 5,532 feet between the two airports. Coto 47 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 Corredores (OTR) 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 Coto 47 Airport (OTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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