JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,327 km
7,038 miles
VCR
Carora
Venezuela
Distance
11,327 km
7,038 mi / 6,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

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Airport Comparison

JNB VCR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Carora Airport
IATA Code JNB VCR
ICAO Code FAOR SVCO
City Johannesburg Carora
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 10.180000, -70.070000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Carora (VCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Carora Airport (VCR) in Carora, Venezuela is 11,327 kilometers (7,038 miles / 6,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Venezuela. 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 20:12 in Johannesburg, it's 14:12 in Carora. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,121 feet between the two airports. Carora 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 Carora (VCR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (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 Carora Airport (VCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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