GAW
Gangaw
Myanmar
8,897 km
5,528 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,897 km
5,528 mi / 4,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
236°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GAW JNB
Airport Name Gangaw Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GAW JNB
ICAO Code VYGG FAOR
City Gangaw Johannesburg
Country Myanmar South Africa
Timezone Asia/Yangon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 200 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 22.170000, 94.130000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gangaw (GAW) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gangaw Airport (GAW) in Gangaw, Myanmar to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,897 kilometers (5,528 miles / 4,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Gangaw, it's 20:33 in Johannesburg. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,358 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gangaw Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gangaw (GAW) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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