GND
Saint George's
Grenada
10,595 km
6,583 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,595 km
6,583 mi / 5,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Grenada
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GND JNB
Airport Name Point Salines International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GND JNB
ICAO Code TGPY FAOR
City Saint George's Johannesburg
Country Grenada South Africa
Timezone America/Grenada Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 41 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 12.000000, -61.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Saint George's (GND) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Point Salines International Airport (GND) in Saint George's, Grenada to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,595 kilometers (6,583 miles / 5,721 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 Grenada with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:55 in Saint George's, it's 08:55 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 5,517 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Point Salines International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Saint George's (GND) follows a heading of 281° (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 Point Salines International Airport (GND) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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