JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,353 km
7,054 miles
RVE
Saravena
Colombia
Distance
11,353 km
7,054 mi / 6,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB RVE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Los Colonizadores Airport
IATA Code JNB RVE
ICAO Code FAOR SKSA
City Johannesburg Saravena
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 5,558 ft 672 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.950000, -71.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Saravena (RVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Los Colonizadores Airport (RVE) in Saravena, Colombia is 11,353 kilometers (7,054 miles / 6,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 05:35 in Johannesburg, it's 22:35 in Saravena. 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 4,886 feet between the two airports. Los Colonizadores 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 Saravena (RVE) 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 Los Colonizadores Airport (RVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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