JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,179 km
5,082 miles
PSS
Posadas
Argentina
Distance
8,179 km
5,082 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PSS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport
IATA Code JNB PSS
ICAO Code FAOR SARP
City Johannesburg Posadas
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,558 ft 430 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.390000, -55.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Posadas (PSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) in Posadas, Argentina is 8,179 kilometers (5,082 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Argentina. 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 02:28 in Johannesburg, it's 21:28 in Posadas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,128 feet between the two airports. Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin 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 Posadas (PSS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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