GET
Geraldton Airport
Australia
8,328 km
5,175 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,328 km
5,175 mi / 4,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Perth
Heading
248°
west southwest

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GET JNB
Airport Name Geraldton Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GET JNB
ICAO Code YGEL FAOR
City N/A Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Perth Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 121 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -28.800000, 114.710000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Geraldton Airport (GET) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geraldton Airport (GET) in Geraldton Airport, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,328 kilometers (5,175 miles / 4,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 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 00:36 in Geraldton Airport, it's 18:36 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 5,437 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Geraldton Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Geraldton Airport (GET) follows a heading of 115° (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 Geraldton Airport (GET) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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