Distance From Viru Viru International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, VVI - JNB Distance

The distance from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5771 miles or 9287 kilometers or 5011 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 Cruz ( Bolivia ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Cruz and Johannesburg takes around 13 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Viru Viru International Airport, Santa Cruz, Bolivia to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 13 hours 16 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 • VVI - JNB

Kilometers		9287 km
Statute Miles		5771 miles
Nautical Miles		5011 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 16 minutes

Viru Viru International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - VVI to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Cruz, Bolivia and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VVI - JNB

Time difference between Santa Cruz (Bolivia) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 6 Hours ahead of Santa Cruz.

Location	Local Time
Santa Cruz (Bolivia)	2026-08-06, 16:29:18 -04
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-08-06, 22:29:18 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

Viru Viru International Airport (VVI / SLVR) Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Destination

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