JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,395 km
5,216 miles
SGV
Sierra Grande
Argentina
Distance
8,395 km
5,216 mi / 4,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SGV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sierra Grande Airport
IATA Code JNB SGV
ICAO Code FAOR SAVS
City Johannesburg Sierra Grande
Country South Africa Argentina
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 5,558 ft 688 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -41.590000, -65.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sierra Grande (SGV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sierra Grande Airport (SGV) in Sierra Grande, Argentina is 8,395 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 04:58 in Johannesburg, it's 23:58 in Sierra Grande. 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 4,870 feet between the two airports. Sierra Grande 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 Sierra Grande (SGV) 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 Sierra Grande Airport (SGV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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