GGS
Gobernador Gregores
Argentina
8,431 km
5,239 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,431 km
5,239 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GGS JNB
Airport Name Gobernador Gregores Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GGS JNB
ICAO Code SAWR FAOR
City Gobernador Gregores Johannesburg
Country Argentina South Africa
Timezone America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 356 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -48.780000, -70.150000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gobernador Gregores (GGS) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gobernador Gregores Airport (GGS) in Gobernador Gregores, Argentina to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,431 kilometers (5,239 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Argentina with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:49 in Gobernador Gregores, it's 09:49 in Johannesburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,202 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gobernador Gregores Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gobernador Gregores (GGS) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gobernador Gregores Airport (GGS) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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