GIY
Giyani
South Africa
400 km
248 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
400 km
248 mi / 216 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
217°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIY JNB
Airport Name Giyani Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GIY JNB
ICAO Code FAGI FAOR
City Giyani Johannesburg
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,584 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -23.280000, 30.650000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Giyani (GIY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Giyani Airport (GIY) in Giyani, South Africa to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 400 kilometers (248 miles / 216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 04:56 in Giyani, it's 04:56 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,974 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Giyani Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Giyani (GIY) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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