ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
6,063 km
3,767 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,063 km
3,767 mi / 3,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
197°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ELQ JNB
Airport Name Gassim Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ELQ JNB
ICAO Code OEGS FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Saudi Arabia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,126 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,063 kilometers (3,767 miles / 3,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 21:56 in Gassim Airport, it's 20:56 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,432 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gassim Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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