AZL
Sapezal
Brazil
9,070 km
5,636 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Cuiaba
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AZL JNB
Airport Name Fazenda Tucunare Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code AZL JNB
ICAO Code SWTU FAOR
City Sapezal Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Cuiaba Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,814 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -13.470000, -58.870000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sapezal (AZL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fazenda Tucunare Airport (AZL) in Sapezal, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Brazil with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Sapezal, it's 05:24 in Johannesburg. 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 3,744 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Fazenda Tucunare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sapezal (AZL) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fazenda Tucunare Airport (AZL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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