JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,351 km
4,568 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
7,351 km
4,568 mi / 3,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB SSO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code JNB SSO
ICAO Code FAOR SNLO
City Johannesburg Sao Lourenco
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 7,351 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Brazil. 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 06:07 in Johannesburg, it's 01:07 in Sao Lourenco. 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 2,687 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco 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 Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (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 Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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