GFO
Bartica
Guyana
10,009 km
6,220 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,009 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guyana
Heading
116°
east southeast

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GFO JNB
Airport Name Bartica A Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GFO JNB
ICAO Code SYBT FAOR
City Bartica Johannesburg
Country Guyana South Africa
Timezone America/Guyana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 6.370000, -58.640000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Bartica (GFO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bartica A Airport (GFO) in Bartica, Guyana to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,009 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:35 in Bartica, it's 12:35 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,555 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Bartica A Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Bartica (GFO) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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