JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,550 km
6,555 miles
OLC
Sao Paulo De Olivenca
Brazil
Distance
10,550 km
6,555 mi / 5,697 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

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JNB OLC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Senadora Eunice Micheles Airport
IATA Code JNB OLC
ICAO Code FAOR SDCG
City Johannesburg Sao Paulo De Olivenca
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Manaus
Elevation 5,558 ft 335 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.470000, -68.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Paulo De Olivenca (OLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Senadora Eunice Micheles Airport (OLC) in Sao Paulo De Olivenca, Brazil is 10,550 kilometers (6,555 miles / 5,697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 01:05 in Johannesburg, it's 19:05 in Sao Paulo De Olivenca. 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 5,223 feet between the two airports. Senadora Eunice Micheles 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 Sao Paulo De Olivenca (OLC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (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 Senadora Eunice Micheles Airport (OLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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