JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,436 km
5,242 miles
SFN
Santa Fe
Argentina
Distance
8,436 km
5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SFN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sauce Viejo Airport
IATA Code JNB SFN
ICAO Code FAOR SAAV
City Johannesburg Santa Fe
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 5,558 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.710000, -60.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Santa Fe (SFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) in Santa Fe, Argentina is 8,436 kilometers (5,242 miles / 4,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 04:49 in Johannesburg, it's 23:49 in Santa Fe. 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 5,503 feet between the two airports. Sauce Viejo 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 Fe (SFN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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