JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,697 km
6,025 miles
SBL
Santa Ana del Yacuma
Bolivia
Distance
9,697 km
6,025 mi / 5,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SBL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport
IATA Code JNB SBL
ICAO Code FAOR SLSA
City Johannesburg Santa Ana del Yacuma
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,558 ft 472 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.760000, -65.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Santa Ana del Yacuma (SBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport (SBL) in Santa Ana del Yacuma, Bolivia is 9,697 kilometers (6,025 miles / 5,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 09:51 in Johannesburg, it's 03:51 in Santa Ana del Yacuma. 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 5,086 feet between the two airports. Santa Ana Del Yacuma 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 Santa Ana del Yacuma (SBL) 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 Santa Ana Del Yacuma Airport (SBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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