JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,222 km
5,109 miles
SQM
Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Brazil
Distance
8,222 km
5,109 mi / 4,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB SQM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport
IATA Code JNB SQM
ICAO Code FAOR SWUA
City Johannesburg Sao Miguel Do Araguaia
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,249 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.330000, -50.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sao Miguel do Araguaia Airport (SQM) in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia, Brazil is 8,222 kilometers (5,109 miles / 4,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 14:06 in Johannesburg, it's 09:06 in Sao Miguel Do Araguaia. 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 4,309 feet between the two airports. Sao Miguel do Araguaia 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 Miguel Do Araguaia (SQM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Miguel do Araguaia Airport (SQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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