JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,137 km
6,299 miles
TFF
Tefe
Brazil
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB TFF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tefe Airport
IATA Code JNB TFF
ICAO Code FAOR SBTF
City Johannesburg Tefe
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 5,558 ft 188 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.380000, -64.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tefe (TFF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tefe Airport (TFF) in Tefe, Brazil is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 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 17:46 in Johannesburg, it's 11:46 in Tefe. With a 6-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 5,370 feet between the two airports. Tefe 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 Tefe (TFF) 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 Tefe Airport (TFF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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