JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,958 km
6,809 miles
REQ
Requena
Peru
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB REQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Requena Airport
IATA Code JNB REQ
ICAO Code FAOR SPQN
City Johannesburg Requena
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 5,558 ft 393 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -5.070000, -73.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Requena (REQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Requena Airport (REQ) in Requena, Peru is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 15:36 in Johannesburg, it's 08:36 in Requena. 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 5,165 feet between the two airports. Requena 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 Requena (REQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (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 Requena Airport (REQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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