GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
6,942 km
4,314 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,942 km
4,314 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
162°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GAE JNB
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GAE JNB
ICAO Code DTTG FAOR
City Gabes Johannesburg
Country Tunisia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Tunis Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gabes (GAE) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,942 kilometers (4,314 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:18 in Gabes, it's 05:18 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,532 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gabes Matmata International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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