Johannesburg to Rio Gallegos

Flight distance, time and route map · JNB → RGL

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 55°S. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance8,252 km5,128 miles · 4,456 nautical miles
Flight time
about 10 h 50 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-west 220° at departure
Type
International · long-haul

Questions

How far is Johannesburg from Rio Gallegos by plane?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is 8,252 km (5,128 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Rio Gallegos?

About 10 h 50 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Johannesburg heading south-west (220°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the south pole on a flat map.

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