JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,150 km
4,443 miles
LEP
Leopoldina
Brazil
Distance
7,150 km
4,443 mi / 3,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
258°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB LEP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Leopoldina Airport
IATA Code JNB LEP
ICAO Code FAOR SNDN
City Johannesburg Leopoldina
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 919 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.470000, -42.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Leopoldina (LEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Leopoldina Airport (LEP) in Leopoldina, Brazil is 7,150 kilometers (4,443 miles / 3,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:23 in Johannesburg, it's 15:23 in Leopoldina. 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 4,639 feet between the two airports. Leopoldina 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 Leopoldina (LEP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Leopoldina Airport (LEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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