GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
11,918 km
7,406 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
11,918 km
7,406 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
295°
west northwest

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GFY MCO
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code GFY MCO
ICAO Code FYGF KMCO
City Grootfontein Orlando
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/New_York
Elevation 4,636 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 28.430000, -81.310000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 11,918 kilometers (7,406 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Grootfontein, it's 02:34 in Orlando. 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 4,540 feet between the two airports. Orlando International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Orlando (MCO) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grootfontein Airport (GFY) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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