GOT
Gothenburg
Sweden
9,436 km
5,863 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,436 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
166°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GOT JNB
Airport Name Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GOT JNB
ICAO Code ESGG FAOR
City Gothenburg Johannesburg
Country Sweden South Africa
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 506 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 57.660000, 12.280000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gothenburg (GOT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport (GOT) in Gothenburg, Sweden to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,436 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Gothenburg, it's 06:49 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,052 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gothenburg-Landvetter Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gothenburg (GOT) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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