JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,348 km
7,051 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
11,348 km
7,051 mi / 6,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB TAU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code JNB TAU
ICAO Code FAOR SKTA
City Johannesburg Tauramena
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.010000, -72.740000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 11,348 kilometers (7,051 miles / 6,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 20:18 in Johannesburg, it's 13:18 in Tauramena. 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 4,096 feet between the two airports. Tauramena 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 Tauramena (TAU) 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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