CIJ
Cobija
Bolivia
10,156 km
6,311 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,156 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CIJ JNB
Airport Name Capitan Anibal Arab Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CIJ JNB
ICAO Code SLCO FAOR
City Cobija Johannesburg
Country Bolivia South Africa
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 889 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -11.040000, -68.780000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cobija (CIJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Anibal Arab Airport (CIJ) in Cobija, Bolivia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,156 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Bolivia 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 21:22 in Cobija, it's 03:22 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 4,669 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Capitan Anibal Arab Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Cobija (CIJ) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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