GPA
Patras
Greece
7,183 km
4,463 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,183 km
4,463 mi / 3,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
173°
south

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GPA JNB
Airport Name Araxos Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GPA JNB
ICAO Code LGRX FAOR
City Patras Johannesburg
Country Greece South Africa
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 46 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Patras (GPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,183 kilometers (4,463 miles / 3,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Greece 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 11:35 in Patras, it's 11:35 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,512 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Araxos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 354° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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