Distance From La Yolanda Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from La Yolanda Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7918 miles or 12743 kilometers or 6876 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Parrita ( Costa Rica ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Parrita and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Yolanda Airport, Parrita, Costa Rica to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 12 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		12743 km
Statute Miles		7918 miles
Nautical Miles		6876 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

La Yolanda Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of La Yolanda Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Parrita to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Parrita, Costa Rica and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Parrita, Costa Rica and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Parrita (Costa Rica) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 8 Hours ahead of Parrita.

Location	Local Time
Parrita (Costa Rica)	2026-03-19, 02:19:15 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 10:19:15 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

La Yolanda Airport ( / MRLY) Parrita, Costa Rica

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa