GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
10,082 km
6,265 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,082 km
6,265 mi / 5,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDD JNB
Airport Name Gordon Downs Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GDD JNB
ICAO Code YGDN FAOR
City Gordon Downs Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 800 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -18.680000, 128.590000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gordon Downs (GDD) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,082 kilometers (6,265 miles / 5,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 01:28 in Gordon Downs, it's 19:28 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 4,758 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gordon Downs Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gordon Downs (GDD) follows a heading of 111° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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