FLN
Florianopolis
Brazil
7,481 km
4,649 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,481 km
4,649 mi / 4,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

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FLN JNB
Airport Name Hercilio Luz International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FLN JNB
ICAO Code SBFL FAOR
City Florianopolis Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 16 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -27.670000, -48.550000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Florianopolis (FLN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) in Florianopolis, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,481 kilometers (4,649 miles / 4,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 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 23:27 in Florianopolis, it's 04:27 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,542 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Hercilio Luz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Florianopolis (FLN) follows a heading of 249° (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 Hercilio Luz International Airport (FLN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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