GSS
Belfast
South Africa
13,239 km
8,226 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
13,239 km
8,226 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GSS MIA
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code GSS MIA
ICAO Code FASE KMIA
City Belfast Miami
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 1,276 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 25.800000, -80.290000

Belfast (GSS) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 13,239 kilometers (8,226 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Belfast, it's 04:25 in Miami. With a 7-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 1,267 feet between the two airports. Miami International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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