JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,290 km
5,151 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
8,290 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PUQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code JNB PUQ
ICAO Code FAOR SCCI
City Johannesburg Punta Arenas
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 5,558 ft 139 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 8,290 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 Chile. 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 02:49 in Johannesburg, it's 21:49 in Punta Arenas. 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 5,419 feet between the two airports. Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo 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 Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 113° (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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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