Distance From Sintra Air Base to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Sintra Air Base () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5104 miles or 8213 kilometers or 4432 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 Sintra ( Portugal ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sintra and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sintra Air Base, Sintra, Portugal to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 11 hours 43 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		8213 km
Statute Miles		5104 miles
Nautical Miles		4432 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 43 minutes

Sintra Air Base to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sintra, Portugal and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Sintra (Portugal) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 2 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 2 Hours ahead of Sintra.

Location	Local Time
Sintra (Portugal)	2025-12-16, 07:51:42 WET
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 09:51:42 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

Sintra Air Base ( / LPST) Sintra, Portugal

Destination

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