JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,564 km
7,186 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
11,564 km
7,186 mi / 6,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB PYA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code JNB PYA
ICAO Code FAOR SKVL
City Johannesburg Velasquez
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 5,558 ft 566 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.940000, -74.460000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 11,564 kilometers (7,186 miles / 6,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 Colombia. 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 18:06 in Johannesburg, it's 11:06 in Velasquez. With a 7-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 4,992 feet between the two airports. Velasquez 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 Velasquez (PYA) 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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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