GCC
Gillette
United States
15,430 km
9,588 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,430 km
9,588 mi / 8,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GCC JNB
Airport Name Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GCC JNB
ICAO Code KGCC FAOR
City Gillette Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,365 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 44.350000, -105.540000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gillette (GCC) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) in Gillette, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,430 kilometers (9,588 miles / 8,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 00:32 in Gillette, it's 09:32 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 1,193 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gillette (GCC) follows a heading of 308° (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 Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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