GUB
Guerrero Negro
Mexico
16,287 km
10,121 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
16,287 km
10,121 mi / 8,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Tijuana
Heading
96°
east

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GUB JNB
Airport Name Guerrero Negro Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GUB JNB
ICAO Code MMGR FAOR
City Guerrero Negro Johannesburg
Country Mexico South Africa
Timezone America/Tijuana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 28.030000, -114.020000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Guerrero Negro (GUB) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guerrero Negro Airport (GUB) in Guerrero Negro, Mexico to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 16,287 kilometers (10,121 miles / 8,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:12 in Guerrero Negro, it's 05:12 in Johannesburg. With a 10-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 5,499 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Guerrero Negro Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Guerrero Negro (GUB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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