CGV
Caiguna Airport
Australia
9,117 km
5,665 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
9,117 km
5,665 mi / 4,923 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CGV JNB
Airport Name Caiguna Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CGV JNB
ICAO Code YCAG FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 87 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -32.270000, 125.490000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Caiguna Airport (CGV) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caiguna Airport (CGV) in Caiguna Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,117 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:10 in Caiguna Airport, it's 19:10 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,471 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Caiguna Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Caiguna Airport (CGV) follows a heading of 122° (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 Caiguna Airport (CGV) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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