GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
8,508 km
5,287 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,508 km
5,287 mi / 4,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
230°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

GKH JNB
Airport Name Gorkha Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GKH JNB
ICAO Code VNGK FAOR
City Gorkha Johannesburg
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,500 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gorkha (GKH) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,508 kilometers (5,287 miles / 4,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal 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 16:44 in Gorkha, it's 12:59 in Johannesburg. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,058 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gorkha Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 49° (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 Gorkha Airport (GKH) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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