GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
5,418 km
3,366 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,418 km
3,366 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
181°
south

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Airport Comparison

GSQ JNB
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GSQ JNB
ICAO Code HEOW FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 859 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,418 kilometers (3,366 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:32 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 23:32 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,699 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Shark El Oweinat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 1° (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 Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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