JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,821 km
5,481 miles
OPS
Sinop
Brazil
Distance
8,821 km
5,481 mi / 4,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

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.

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