BVB
Boa Vista
Brazil
10,040 km
6,238 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,040 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Boa_Vista
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BVB JNB
Airport Name Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BVB JNB
ICAO Code SBBV FAOR
City Boa Vista Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Boa_Vista Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 276 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 2.840000, -60.690000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Boa Vista (BVB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) in Boa Vista, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,040 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 05:19 in Boa Vista, it's 11:19 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 5,282 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Boa Vista (BVB) follows a heading of 273° (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 Atlas Brasil Cantanhede Airport (BVB) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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