Airport Comparison
| JNB | TQS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Tres Esquinas Air Base |
| IATA Code | JNB | TQS |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | SKTQ |
| City | Johannesburg | Tres Esquinas |
| Country | South Africa | Colombia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Bogota |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 585 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 0.750000, -75.230000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 11,387 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.
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 05:09 in Johannesburg, it's 22:09 in Tres Esquinas. 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 4,973 feet between the two airports. Tres Esquinas Air Base 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 Esquinas (TQS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.