Distance From Río Azúcar Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Río Azúcar Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7546 miles or 12145 kilometers or 6553 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 Río Azúcar ( Panama ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Río Azúcar and Johannesburg takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Río Azúcar Airport, Río Azúcar, Panama to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 17 hours 21 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		12145 km
Statute Miles		7546 miles
Nautical Miles		6553 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Río Azúcar Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Río Azúcar, Panama and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Río Azúcar, Panama and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Río Azúcar (Panama) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of Río Azúcar.

Location	Local Time
Río Azúcar (Panama)	2026-03-18, 02:25:09 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-18, 09:25:09 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

Río Azúcar Airport ( / ) Río Azúcar, Panama

Destination

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