GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
5,782 km
3,593 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,782 km
3,593 mi / 3,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
132°
southeast

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GBK JNB
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GBK JNB
ICAO Code GFGK FAOR
City Gbangbatok Johannesburg
Country Sierra Leone South Africa
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 75 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,782 kilometers (3,593 miles / 3,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 Sierra Leone with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Gbangbatok, it's 07:44 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,483 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gbangbatok (GBK) 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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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