JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,460 km
5,257 miles
RES
Resistencia
Argentina
Distance
8,460 km
5,257 mi / 4,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RES
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Resistencia International Airport
IATA Code JNB RES
ICAO Code FAOR SARE
City Johannesburg Resistencia
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,558 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.450000, -59.060000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Resistencia (RES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Resistencia International Airport (RES) in Resistencia, Argentina is 8,460 kilometers (5,257 miles / 4,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 05:27 in Johannesburg, it's 00:27 in Resistencia. 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 5,385 feet between the two airports. Resistencia 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 Resistencia (RES) 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 Resistencia International Airport (RES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.