JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,333 km
5,799 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
9,333 km
5,799 mi / 5,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

JNB XAU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code JNB XAU
ICAO Code FAOR SOOS
City Johannesburg Saul
Country South Africa GF
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Cayenne
Elevation 5,558 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.610000, -53.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 9,333 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Johannesburg, it's 21:46 in Saul. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,902 feet between the two airports. Saul 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 Saul (XAU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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