JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,479 km
4,026 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
6,479 km
4,026 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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JNB SRX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code JNB SRX
ICAO Code FAOR HLGD
City Johannesburg Sirt
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,558 ft 267 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 31.060000, 16.590000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 6,479 kilometers (4,026 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:51 in Johannesburg, it's 01:51 in Sirt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,291 feet between the two airports. Gardabya Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 168° (south 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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