JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,694 km
7,888 miles
XQP
Quepos
Costa Rica
Distance
12,694 km
7,888 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB XQP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Quepos Managua Airport
IATA Code JNB XQP
ICAO Code FAOR MRQP
City Johannesburg Quepos
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 5,558 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.440000, -84.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Quepos (XQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica is 12,694 kilometers (7,888 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:39 in Johannesburg, it's 00:39 in Quepos. With a 8-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 5,473 feet between the two airports. Quepos Managua 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 Quepos (XQP) 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 Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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