IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
9,065 km
5,633 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,065 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Heading
115°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

IRJ JNB
Airport Name Capitan V A Almonacid Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code IRJ JNB
ICAO Code SANL FAOR
City La Rioja Johannesburg
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/La_Rioja Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,437 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -29.380000, -66.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

La Rioja (IRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,065 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Argentina 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 00:36 in La Rioja, it's 05:36 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 4,121 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Capitan V A Almonacid Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to La Rioja (IRJ) follows a heading of 241° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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