Distance From Praia International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, RAI - JNB Distance

The distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4487 miles or 7220 kilometers or 3896 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 Praia ( Cape Verde ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Praia and Johannesburg takes around 10 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Praia International Airport, Praia, Cape Verde to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 10 hours 18 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 • RAI - JNB

Kilometers		7220 km
Statute Miles		4487 miles
Nautical Miles		3896 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 18 minutes

Praia International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - RAI to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Praia, Cape Verde and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Praia, Cape Verde and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAI - JNB

Time difference between Praia (Cape Verde) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 3 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 3 Hours ahead of Praia.

Location	Local Time
Praia (Cape Verde)	2025-12-15, 22:34:54 -01
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 01:34:54 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

Praia International Airport (RAI / GVNP) Praia, Cape Verde

Destination

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