ATL
Atlanta
United States
12,328 km
7,660 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
12,328 km
7,660 mi / 6,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

ATL GFY
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code ATL GFY
ICAO Code KATL FYGF
City Atlanta Grootfontein
Country United States Namibia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 1,026 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Atlanta (ATL) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 12,328 kilometers (7,660 miles / 6,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Namibia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in Atlanta, it's 08:40 in Grootfontein. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,610 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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