The flight distance from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) in Gdańsk, Poland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Gdańsk, it's 17:15 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,069 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gdańsk (GDN) follows a heading of 354° (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 Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.