Distance From Playa Baracoa Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, UPB - JNB Distance

The distance from Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8138 miles or 13096 kilometers or 7067 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 Havana ( Cuba ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Havana and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Playa Baracoa Airport, Havana, Cuba to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 42 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 • UPB - JNB

Kilometers		13096 km
Statute Miles		8138 miles
Nautical Miles		7067 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 42 minutes

Playa Baracoa Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - UPB to JNB Flight Path

Location of Playa Baracoa Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Havana to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Havana, Cuba and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Havana, Cuba and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UPB - JNB

Time difference between Havana (Cuba) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours ahead of Havana.

Location	Local Time
Havana (Cuba)	2026-05-01, 05:56:50 CDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 11:56:50 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

Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB / MUPB) Havana, Cuba

Destination

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