GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
16,367 km
10,170 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
16,367 km
10,170 mi / 8,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GCJ LAS
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code GCJ LAS
ICAO Code FAGC KLAS
City Midrand Las Vegas
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,325 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 36.080000, -115.150000

Midrand (GCJ) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 16,367 kilometers (10,170 miles / 8,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in Midrand, it's 00:49 in Las Vegas. With a 10-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 3,144 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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