Airport Comparison
| GUU | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Grundarfjordur Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | GUU | JNB |
| ICAO Code | BIGF | FAOR |
| City | Grundarfjordur | Johannesburg |
| Country | Iceland | South Africa |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 17 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | 64.990000, -23.220000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Grundarfjordur (GUU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Grundarfjordur Airport (GUU) in Grundarfjordur, Iceland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,048 kilometers (6,865 miles / 5,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.
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 Iceland 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 12:05 in Grundarfjordur, it's 14:05 in Johannesburg.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,541 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Grundarfjordur Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Grundarfjordur (GUU) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Grundarfjordur Airport (GUU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.