JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,302 km
5,159 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
8,302 km
5,159 mi / 4,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB VIT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code JNB VIT
ICAO Code FAOR LEVT
City Johannesburg Alava
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 42.880000, -2.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 8,302 kilometers (5,159 miles / 4,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Johannesburg, it's 15:19 in Alava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,876 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda 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 Alava (VIT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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