Distance From Santa Maria Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, RIA - JNB Distance

The distance from Santa Maria Airport (RIA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4897 miles or 7880 kilometers or 4252 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 Santa Maria ( Brazil ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Maria and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Maria Airport, Santa Maria, Brazil to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 11 hours 15 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 • RIA - JNB

Kilometers		7880 km
Statute Miles		4897 miles
Nautical Miles		4252 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 15 minutes

Santa Maria Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - RIA to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Maria, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIA - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Maria (Brazil)	2026-04-01, 04:40:20 -03
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-04-01, 09:40:20 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

Santa Maria Airport (RIA / SBSM) Santa Maria, Brazil

Destination

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