JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,577 km
5,330 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
8,577 km
5,330 mi / 4,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ROY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code JNB ROY
ICAO Code FAOR SAWM
City Johannesburg Rio Mayo
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 8,577 kilometers (5,330 miles / 4,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 03:41 in Johannesburg, it's 22:41 in Rio Mayo. 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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo 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 Mayo (ROY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 114° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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