JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,862 km
5,507 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
8,862 km
5,507 mi / 4,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RDS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code JNB RDS
ICAO Code FAOR SAHS
City Johannesburg Rincon de los Sauces
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 8,862 kilometers (5,507 miles / 4,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 21:55 in Johannesburg, it's 16:55 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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 3,590 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces 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 Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) 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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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