GFF
Griffith
Australia
10,637 km
6,609 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
10,637 km
6,609 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GFF JNB
Airport Name Griffith Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GFF JNB
ICAO Code YGTH FAOR
City Griffith Johannesburg
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 439 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -34.250000, 146.070000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Griffith (GFF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Griffith Airport (GFF) in Griffith, Australia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 10,637 kilometers (6,609 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 22:42 in Griffith, it's 13:42 in Johannesburg. With a 9-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 5,119 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Griffith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Griffith (GFF) follows a heading of 133° (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 Griffith Airport (GFF) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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