BZA
Bonanza
Nicaragua
12,941 km
8,041 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,941 km
8,041 mi / 6,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BZA JNB
Airport Name San Pedro Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BZA JNB
ICAO Code MNBZ FAOR
City Bonanza Johannesburg
Country Nicaragua South Africa
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 600 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 13.950000, -84.600000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bonanza (BZA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Pedro Airport (BZA) in Bonanza, Nicaragua to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,941 kilometers (8,041 miles / 6,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:48 in Bonanza, it's 06:48 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 4,958 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than San Pedro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bonanza (BZA) 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 San Pedro Airport (BZA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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