Distance From Santa Ynez Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, SQA - JNB Distance

The distance from Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 10469 miles or 16848 kilometers or 9092 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 Ynez ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ynez and Johannesburg takes around 24 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Ynez Airport, Santa Ynez, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 24 hours 4 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 • SQA - JNB

Kilometers		16848 km
Statute Miles		10469 miles
Nautical Miles		9092 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		24 hours 4 minutes

Santa Ynez Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - SQA to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Ynez, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQA - JNB

Time difference between Santa Ynez (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 10 Hours ahead of Santa Ynez.

Location	Local Time
Santa Ynez (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:15:42 PST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 03:15:42 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 Ynez Airport (SQA / KIZA) Santa Ynez, United States

Destination

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