JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,322 km
5,171 miles
REL
Rawson
Argentina
Distance
8,322 km
5,171 mi / 4,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB REL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport
IATA Code JNB REL
ICAO Code FAOR SAVT
City Johannesburg Rawson
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5,558 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -43.210000, -65.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rawson (REL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) in Rawson, Argentina is 8,322 kilometers (5,171 miles / 4,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 11:47 in Johannesburg, it's 06:47 in Rawson. 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 5,417 feet between the two airports. Almirante Marco Andres Zar 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 Rawson (REL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Almirante Marco Andres Zar Airport (REL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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