GES
South Cotabato
Philippines
10,987 km
6,827 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,987 km
6,827 mi / 5,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GES JNB
Airport Name Tambler Prinipal Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GES JNB
ICAO Code RPMR FAOR
City South Cotabato Johannesburg
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 503 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 6.060000, 125.100000 -26.130000, 28.240000

South Cotabato (GES) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) in South Cotabato, Philippines to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,987 kilometers (6,827 miles / 5,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Philippines 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 23:14 in South Cotabato, it's 17:14 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 5,055 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Tambler Prinipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to South Cotabato (GES) follows a heading of 88° (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 Tambler Prinipal Airport (GES) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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