The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 9,887 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Bolivia. 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 12:44 in Johannesburg, it's 06:44 in Riberalta. With a 6-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 5,096 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez 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 Riberalta (RIB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.