GWL
Gwalior
India
7,916 km
4,919 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,916 km
4,919 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
227°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

GWL JNB
Airport Name Gwalior Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GWL JNB
ICAO Code VIGR FAOR
City Gwalior Johannesburg
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 617 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 26.290000, 78.230000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gwalior (GWL) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gwalior Airport (GWL) in Gwalior, India to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,916 kilometers (4,919 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Gwalior, it's 22:49 in Johannesburg. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,941 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gwalior Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gwalior (GWL) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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