JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,876 km
6,758 miles
VDP
Valle de La Pascua Airport
Venezuela
Distance
10,876 km
6,758 mi / 5,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB VDP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Valle de La Pascua Airport
IATA Code JNB VDP
ICAO Code FAOR SVVP
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.220000, -65.990000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Valle de La Pascua Airport (VDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Valle de La Pascua Airport (VDP) in Valle de La Pascua Airport, Venezuela is 10,876 kilometers (6,758 miles / 5,873 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 09:33 in Johannesburg, it's 03:33 in Valle de La Pascua Airport. 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 5,148 feet between the two airports. Valle de La Pascua 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 Valle de La Pascua Airport (VDP) 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 Valle de La Pascua Airport (VDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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