Distance From Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, SLZ - JNB Distance

The distance from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5055 miles or 8134 kilometers or 4389 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 São Luís ( Brazil ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between São Luís and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport, São Luís, Brazil to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 11 hours 37 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 • SLZ - JNB

Kilometers		8134 km
Statute Miles		5055 miles
Nautical Miles		4389 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 37 minutes

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - SLZ to JNB Flight Path

Location of Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view São Luís to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between São Luís, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SLZ - JNB

Time difference between São Luís (Brazil) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 5 Hours ahead of São Luís.

Location	Local Time
São Luís (Brazil)	2026-05-17, 05:09:00 -03
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-05-17, 10:09:00 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

Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ / SBSL) São Luís, Brazil

Destination

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