JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,669 km
5,386 miles
JSM
Chubut
Argentina
Distance
8,669 km
5,386 mi / 4,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB JSM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Jose De San Martin Airport
IATA Code JNB JSM
ICAO Code FAOR SAWS
City Johannesburg Chubut
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,407 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -44.050000, -70.460000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chubut (JSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Jose De San Martin Airport (JSM) in Chubut, Argentina is 8,669 kilometers (5,386 miles / 4,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 South Africa with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:58 in Johannesburg, it's 09:58 in Chubut. 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 3,151 feet between the two airports. Jose De San Martin Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chubut (JSM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Jose De San Martin Airport (JSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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