GEB
Gebe Island
Indonesia
11,122 km
6,911 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,122 km
6,911 mi / 6,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GEB JNB
Airport Name Gebe Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GEB JNB
ICAO Code WAMJ FAOR
City Gebe Island Johannesburg
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jayapura Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 125 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -0.080000, 129.460000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gebe Island (GEB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gebe Airport (GEB) in Gebe Island, Indonesia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,122 kilometers (6,911 miles / 6,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Gebe Island, it's 00:36 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,433 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gebe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gebe Island (GEB) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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