Santa Cruz to Johannesburg

Flight distance, time and route map · VVI → JNB

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 31°S. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance9,287 km5,770 miles · 5,014 nautical miles
Flight time
about 12 h 5 min direct, estimated
Heading
south-east 115° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Johannesburg to Santa Cruz

Questions

How far is Santa Cruz from Johannesburg by plane?

The great-circle distance between Viru Viru International Airport and O.R. Tambo International Airport is 9,287 km (5,770 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Santa Cruz to Johannesburg?

About 12 h 5 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 Santa Cruz heading south-east (115°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the south pole on a flat map.

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