Novo Hamburgo to Johannesburg flights
Johannesburg lies 7,627 km (4,739 mi) east of Novo Hamburgo, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 32 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.
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| Novo Hamburgo | Johannesburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | South Africa |
| Population | 253,841 | 9.4 million |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 1,767 m (5,797 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Johannesburg) |
| Nearest large airport | POA, 35 km out | JNB, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 93300-000 | 2000–2198 |
Clocks in Johannesburg are 5 h ahead of Novo Hamburgo right now, so a 10 h 32 min journey lands 15 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Johannesburg
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 Novo Hamburgo
Novo Hamburgo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hugo Cantergiani Regional Airport (CXJ, 54 km).
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), 21 km (13 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, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O.R. Tambo International Airport | JNB | 21 km (13 mi) | 14,495 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Lanseria International Airport | HLA | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,000 ft | 4,517 ft |
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Staying in Johannesburg
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Common questions
How far is Johannesburg from Novo Hamburgo?
7,627 km (4,739 mi) in a straight line, east of Novo Hamburgo.
How long does it take to get from Novo Hamburgo to Johannesburg by air?
About 10 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Novo Hamburgo and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 5 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Johannesburg against America/Sao_Paulo).
Which airports are used for Novo Hamburgo to Johannesburg flights?
Typically Porto Alegre-Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB); Johannesburg also has HLA.
What currency do I need in Johannesburg?
The Rand (ZAR).
Where can I stay in Johannesburg?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.