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Flights between Sao Paulo (GRU) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, BrazilOR Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

JJSouth African Airways (SA)
Distance
7,439 km
4,622 miles
Est. flight time
9h 48m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Brazil

Jan
29°
34/24
240mm
Feb
29°
34/24
220mm
Mar
29°
34/24
200mm
Apr
28°
33/23
130mm
May
26°
31/21
80mm
Jun
25°
30/20
40mm
Jul
25°
30/20
30mm
Aug
27°
32/22
40mm
Sep
28°
33/23
80mm
Oct
29°
34/24
130mm
Nov
29°
34/24
180mm
Dec
29°
34/24
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Brazil: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO)South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Sao Paulo from Johannesburg?

Sao Paulo (GRU) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 7,439 km (4,622 miles) apart — an estimated 9h 48m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the GRU–JNB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include JJ, South African Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Johannesburg?

Time difference ~ 5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Brazil and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates Brazil as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.