COW
Coquimbo
Chile
9,410 km
5,847 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,410 km
5,847 mi / 5,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Santiago
Heading
117°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

COW JNB
Airport Name Tambillos Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code COW JNB
ICAO Code SCCQ FAOR
City Coquimbo Johannesburg
Country Chile South Africa
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 656 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Coquimbo (COW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,410 kilometers (5,847 miles / 5,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Chile 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 19:31 in Coquimbo, it's 01:31 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 4,902 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Tambillos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 239° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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