Airport Comparison
| JNB | TPP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | TPP |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | SPST |
| City | Johannesburg | Tarapoto |
| Country | South Africa | Peru |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 869 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -6.510000, -76.370000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Tarapoto (TPP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) in Tarapoto, Peru is 11,129 kilometers (6,915 miles / 6,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.
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 07:15 in Johannesburg, it's 00:15 in Tarapoto. 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 4,689 feet between the two airports. Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes 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 Tarapoto (TPP) 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 Cadete FAP Guillermo Del Castillo Paredes Airport (TPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.