Airport Comparison
| JNB | OPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Presidente Joao Batista Figueiredo Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | OPS |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | SWSI |
| City | Johannesburg | Sinop |
| Country | South Africa | Brazil |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Campo_Grande |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 1,227 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -11.880000, -55.590000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Sinop (OPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Presidente Joao Batista Figueiredo Airport (OPS) in Sinop, Brazil is 8,821 kilometers (5,481 miles / 4,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 262°.
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 23:18 in Johannesburg, it's 17:18 in Sinop. 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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Presidente Joao Batista Figueiredo 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 Sinop (OPS) 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 Presidente Joao Batista Figueiredo Airport (OPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.