JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,497 km
6,523 miles
TRQ
Tarauaca
Brazil
Distance
10,497 km
6,523 mi / 5,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB TRQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tarauaca Airport
IATA Code JNB TRQ
ICAO Code FAOR SBTK
City Johannesburg Tarauaca
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 5,558 ft 646 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.160000, -70.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Tarauaca (TRQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) in Tarauaca, Brazil is 10,497 kilometers (6,523 miles / 5,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 17:05 in Johannesburg, it's 10:05 in Tarauaca. 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 4,912 feet between the two airports. Tarauaca 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 Tarauaca (TRQ) 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 Tarauaca Airport (TRQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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