The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz, Bolivia is 9,287 kilometers (5,771 miles / 5,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Bolivia. 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 04:42 in Johannesburg, it's 22:42 in Santa Cruz. 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 4,334 feet between the two airports. Viru Viru International 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 Santa Cruz (VVI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (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 Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.