São Paulo to Centurion flights
Centurion lies 7,453 km (4,631 mi) east of São Paulo, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 18 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.
| São Paulo | Centurion | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | South Africa |
| Population | 12.4 million | 236,580 |
| Elevation | 769 m (2,523 ft) | 1,432 m (4,698 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | CGH, 9 km out | HLA, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 01000-000 | 0014–0172 |
Clocks in Centurion are 5 h ahead of São Paulo right now, so a 10 h 18 min journey lands 15 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Centurion
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 São Paulo
São Paulo is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,365 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU, 21 km), Viracopos International Airport (VCP, 79 km), Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK, 87 km).
Arriving in Centurion
Centurion is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lanseria International Airport (HLA), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 27 km (17 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 32 km (20 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,453 km (4,631 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 Centurion from São Paulo?
7,453 km (4,631 mi) in a straight line, east of São Paulo.
How long does it take to get from São Paulo to Centurion by air?
About 10 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Paulo and Centurion?
Centurion is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for São Paulo to Centurion flights?
Typically Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH) to Lanseria International Airport (HLA); Centurion also has JNB.
What currency do I need in Centurion?
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.