JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,243 km
5,122 miles
VDM
Viedma / Carmen de Patagones
Argentina
Distance
8,243 km
5,122 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VDM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Gobernador Castello Airport
IATA Code JNB VDM
ICAO Code FAOR SAVV
City Johannesburg Viedma / Carmen de Patagones
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -40.870000, -63.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Viedma / Carmen de Patagones (VDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Gobernador Castello Airport (VDM) in Viedma / Carmen de Patagones, Argentina is 8,243 kilometers (5,122 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

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 Argentina. 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 14:16 in Johannesburg, it's 09:16 in Viedma / Carmen de Patagones. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,538 feet between the two airports. Gobernador Castello 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 Viedma / Carmen de Patagones (VDM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Gobernador Castello Airport (VDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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