JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,833 km
6,731 miles
LPJ
Guayabal
Venezuela
Distance
10,833 km
6,731 mi / 5,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB LPJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Armando Schwarck Airport
IATA Code JNB LPJ
ICAO Code FAOR SVAS
City Johannesburg Guayabal
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.580000, -66.820000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Guayabal (LPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) in Guayabal, Venezuela is 10,833 kilometers (6,731 miles / 5,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 South Africa with Venezuela. 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 00:33 in Johannesburg, it's 18:33 in Guayabal. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,292 feet between the two airports. Armando Schwarck 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 Guayabal (LPJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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