Airport Comparison
| JNB | NVP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Novo Aripuana Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | NVP |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | SWNA |
| City | Johannesburg | Novo Aripuana |
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Boa_Vista |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 118 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -5.120000, -60.360000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Novo Aripuana (NVP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) in Novo Aripuana, Brazil is 9,618 kilometers (5,976 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.
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 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 23:33 in Johannesburg, it's 17:33 in Novo Aripuana. 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 5,440 feet between the two airports. Novo Aripuana 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 Novo Aripuana (NVP) 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 Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.