GAO
Guantanamo
Cuba
12,263 km
7,620 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,263 km
7,620 mi / 6,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GAO JNB
Airport Name Mariana Grajales Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GAO JNB
ICAO Code MUGT FAOR
City Guantanamo Johannesburg
Country Cuba South Africa
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 56 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 20.090000, -75.160000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Guantanamo (GAO) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO) in Guantanamo, Cuba to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,263 kilometers (7,620 miles / 6,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Guantanamo, it's 20:33 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,502 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Mariana Grajales Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Guantanamo (GAO) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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