IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
8,114 km
5,042 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,114 km
5,042 mi / 4,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

IGU JNB
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IGU JNB
ICAO Code SBFI FAOR
City Foz Do Iguacu Johannesburg
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 786 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,114 kilometers (5,042 miles / 4,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 03:02 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 08:02 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 4,772 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Cataratas International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) 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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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