The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) in San Jose Del Guaviare, Colombia is 11,220 kilometers (6,972 miles / 6,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 09:06 in Johannesburg, it's 02:06 in San Jose Del Guaviare. 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 4,953 feet between the two airports. Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres 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 San Jose Del Guaviare (SJE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.