The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) in Santa Clara, Cuba is 12,820 kilometers (7,966 miles / 6,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Johannesburg, it's 01:58 in Santa Clara. With a 7-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 5,220 feet between the two airports. Abel Santamaria 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 Clara (SNU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.