JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,582 km
4,711 miles
QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
Distance
7,582 km
4,711 mi / 4,094 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB QIQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rio Claro Airport
IATA Code JNB QIQ
ICAO Code FAOR SDRK
City Johannesburg Rio Claro
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,991 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.430000, -47.560000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 7,582 kilometers (4,711 miles / 4,094 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 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 19:05 in Johannesburg, it's 14:05 in Rio Claro. 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 3,567 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro 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 Rio Claro (QIQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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