EWR
Newark
United States
13,052 km
8,110 miles
GSS
Belfast
South Africa
Distance
13,052 km
8,110 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
100°
east

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EWR GSS
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Sabi Sabi Airport
IATA Code EWR GSS
ICAO Code KEWR FASE
City Newark Belfast
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 17 ft 1,276 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 -24.940000, 31.440000

Newark (EWR) to Belfast (GSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa is 13,052 kilometers (8,110 miles / 7,048 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 South Africa. 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 02:47 in Newark, it's 09:47 in Belfast. 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 1,259 feet between the two airports. Sabi Sabi Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport.

The return flight from Belfast (GSS) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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