JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,856 km
6,745 miles
PCL
Pucallpa
Peru
Distance
10,856 km
6,745 mi / 5,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PCL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport
IATA Code JNB PCL
ICAO Code FAOR SPCL
City Johannesburg Pucallpa
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 5,558 ft 513 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.380000, -74.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pucallpa (PCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) in Pucallpa, Peru is 10,856 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Peru. 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 01:09 in Johannesburg, it's 18:09 in Pucallpa. With a 7-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 5,045 feet between the two airports. Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International 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 Pucallpa (PCL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 118° (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 Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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