JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,134 km
5,054 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
8,134 km
5,054 mi / 4,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB QOJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code JNB QOJ
ICAO Code FAOR SSSB
City Johannesburg Sao Borja
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 8,134 kilometers (5,054 miles / 4,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 20:46 in Johannesburg, it's 15:46 in Sao Borja. 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 5,312 feet between the two airports. Sao Borja 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 Sao Borja (QOJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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