JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,046 km
5,000 miles
TJL
Tres Lagoas
Brazil
Distance
8,046 km
5,000 mi / 4,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TJL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Plinio Alarcom Airport
IATA Code JNB TJL
ICAO Code FAOR SBTG
City Johannesburg Tres Lagoas
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,075 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -20.750000, -51.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tres Lagoas (TJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 8,046 kilometers (5,000 miles / 4,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 18:58 in Johannesburg, it's 12:58 in Tres Lagoas. 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 4,483 feet between the two airports. Plinio Alarcom 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 Tres Lagoas (TJL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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