JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,144 km
6,925 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
11,144 km
6,925 mi / 6,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
257°
west southwest

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JNB SQU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code JNB SQU
ICAO Code FAOR SPOA
City Johannesburg Plaza Saposoa
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 5,558 ft 982 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 11,144 kilometers (6,925 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Peru. 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 21:10 in Johannesburg, it's 14:10 in Plaza Saposoa. 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 4,576 feet between the two airports. Saposoa 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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 118° (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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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