GSI
Grand-Santi
GF
9,483 km
5,893 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Cayenne
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GSI JNB
Airport Name Grand-Santi Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GSI JNB
ICAO Code SOGS FAOR
City Grand-Santi Johannesburg
Country GF South Africa
Timezone America/Cayenne Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 207 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 4.290000, -54.370000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Grand-Santi (GSI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand-Santi Airport (GSI) in Grand-Santi, GF to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:27 in Grand-Santi, it's 09:27 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,351 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Grand-Santi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Grand-Santi (GSI) follows a heading of 277° (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 Grand-Santi Airport (GSI) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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