Rio de Janeiro to Evaton flights
Evaton lies 7,093 km (4,407 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 51 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Rio de Janeiro | Evaton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | South Africa |
| Population | 6.7 million | 725,468 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,513 m (4,964 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | SDU, 2 km out | JNB, 59 km out |
Clocks in Evaton are 5 h ahead of Rio de Janeiro right now, so a 9 h 51 min journey lands 14 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Evaton
Crossing from Brazil into South Africa: money changes from the Real to the Rand (ZAR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +27; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,341 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rio de Janeiro Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG, 13 km).
Arriving in Evaton
Evaton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 14,495-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 59 km (37 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,093 km (4,407 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Evaton from Rio de Janeiro?
7,093 km (4,407 mi) in a straight line, east of Rio de Janeiro.
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Evaton by air?
About 9 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Evaton?
Evaton is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Rio de Janeiro to Evaton flights?
Typically Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Evaton also has HLA.
What currency do I need in Evaton?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.