JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,636 km
4,745 miles
QSC
Sao Carlos
Brazil
Distance
7,636 km
4,745 mi / 4,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB QSC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sao Carlos Airport
IATA Code JNB QSC
ICAO Code FAOR SDSC
City Johannesburg Sao Carlos
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,649 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.880000, -47.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Carlos (QSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sao Carlos Airport (QSC) in Sao Carlos, Brazil is 7,636 kilometers (4,745 miles / 4,123 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 17:24 in Johannesburg, it's 12:24 in Sao Carlos. 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 2,909 feet between the two airports. Sao Carlos 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 Carlos (QSC) 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 Carlos Airport (QSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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