FAO
Faro
Portugal
7,977 km
4,957 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,977 km
4,957 mi / 4,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
146°
southeast

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FAO JNB
Airport Name Faro Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FAO JNB
ICAO Code LPFR FAOR
City Faro Johannesburg
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 24 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 37.010000, -7.970000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Faro (FAO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,977 kilometers (4,957 miles / 4,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Faro, it's 14:40 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,534 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Faro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Faro (FAO) follows a heading of 330° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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