The flight distance from Flores Airport (FLW) in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,540 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 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 01:10 in Santa Cruz das Flores, it's 03:10 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,446 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Flores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) follows a heading of 318° (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 Flores Airport (FLW) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.