FLW
Santa Cruz das Flores
Portugal
9,540 km
5,928 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,540 km
5,928 mi / 5,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Azores
Heading
129°
southeast

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FLW JNB
Airport Name Flores Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FLW JNB
ICAO Code LPFL FAOR
City Santa Cruz das Flores Johannesburg
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Atlantic/Azores Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 112 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 39.460000, -31.130000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Santa Cruz das Flores (FLW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

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.

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