JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,640 km
8,476 miles
PCG
Paso Caballos
Guatemala
Distance
13,640 km
8,476 mi / 7,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB PCG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Paso Caballos Airport
IATA Code JNB PCG
ICAO Code FAOR MGPC
City Johannesburg Paso Caballos
Country South Africa Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guatemala
Elevation 5,558 ft 213 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 17.260000, -90.260000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Paso Caballos (PCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Paso Caballos Airport (PCG) in Paso Caballos, Guatemala is 13,640 kilometers (8,476 miles / 7,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:58 in Johannesburg, it's 12:58 in Paso Caballos. With a 8-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 5,345 feet between the two airports. Paso Caballos 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 Paso Caballos (PCG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Paso Caballos Airport (PCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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