BCG
Bemichi
Guyana
10,127 km
6,293 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,127 km
6,293 mi / 5,468 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guyana
Heading
116°
east southeast

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BCG JNB
Airport Name Bemichi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code BCG JNB
ICAO Code SYBE FAOR
City Bemichi Johannesburg
Country Guyana South Africa
Timezone America/Guyana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 94 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, -59.170000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bemichi (BCG) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bemichi Airport (BCG) in Bemichi, Guyana to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,127 kilometers (6,293 miles / 5,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Guyana with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Bemichi, it's 20:42 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,464 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bemichi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bemichi (BCG) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bemichi Airport (BCG) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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