BEL
Belem
Brazil
8,615 km
5,353 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,615 km
5,353 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Belem
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BEL JNB
Airport Name Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BEL JNB
ICAO Code SBBE FAOR
City Belem Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Belem Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 54 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -1.380000, -48.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Belem (BEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) in Belem, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,615 kilometers (5,353 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 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 20:27 in Belem, it's 01:27 in Johannesburg. 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 5,504 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Belem (BEL) follows a heading of 275° (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 Val de Cans/Julio Cezar Ribeiro International Airport (BEL) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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