The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) in Vitebsk, Belarus is 9,038 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,880 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Belarus. 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 19:32 in Johannesburg, it's 20:32 in Vitebsk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,876 feet between the two airports. Vitebsk East 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 Vitebsk (VTB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Vitebsk East Airport (VTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.