JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,988 km
5,585 miles
RHD
Rio Hondo
Argentina
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB RHD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Las Termas Airport
IATA Code JNB RHD
ICAO Code FAOR SANH
City Johannesburg Rio Hondo
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,558 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.470000, -64.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rio Hondo (RHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Las Termas Airport (RHD) in Rio Hondo, Argentina is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 10:28 in Johannesburg, it's 05:28 in Rio Hondo. 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 5,288 feet between the two airports. Las Termas 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 Rio Hondo (RHD) 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 Las Termas Airport (RHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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