JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,338 km
5,803 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
9,338 km
5,803 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VAH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code JNB VAH
ICAO Code FAOR SLVG
City Johannesburg Vallegrande
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,558 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 9,338 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Bolivia. 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 09:02 in Johannesburg, it's 03:02 in Vallegrande. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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