JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,427 km
7,100 miles
SCI
Paramillo Airport
Venezuela
Distance
11,427 km
7,100 mi / 6,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB SCI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Paramillo Airport
IATA Code JNB SCI
ICAO Code FAOR SVPM
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 7.800000, -72.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Paramillo Airport (SCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Paramillo Airport (SCI) in Paramillo Airport, Venezuela is 11,427 kilometers (7,100 miles / 6,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Venezuela. 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 13:17 in Johannesburg, it's 07:17 in Paramillo Airport. 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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Paramillo 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 Paramillo Airport (SCI) 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 Paramillo Airport (SCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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