GBL
South Goulburn Is Airport
Australia
10,907 km
6,777 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,907 km
6,777 mi / 5,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GBL JNB
Airport Name South Goulburn Is Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GBL JNB
ICAO Code YGBI FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Darwin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -11.650000, 133.380000 -26.130000, 28.240000

South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) in South Goulburn Is Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,907 kilometers (6,777 miles / 5,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in South Goulburn Is Airport, it's 09:35 in Johannesburg. With a 7.5-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 5,539 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than South Goulburn Is Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to South Goulburn Is Airport (GBL) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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