GDI
Melle
Central African Republic
4,033 km
2,506 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,033 km
2,506 mi / 2,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Bangui
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

GDI JNB
Airport Name Gordil Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GDI JNB
ICAO Code FEGL FAOR
City Melle Johannesburg
Country Central African Republic South Africa
Timezone Africa/Bangui Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,427 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 9.580000, 21.730000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Melle (GDI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordil Airport (GDI) in Melle, Central African Republic to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,033 kilometers (2,506 miles / 2,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Central African Republic with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Melle, it's 03:51 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,131 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gordil Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Melle (GDI) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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