GGT
George Town
Bahamas
12,469 km
7,748 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,469 km
7,748 mi / 6,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Nassau
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GGT JNB
Airport Name Exuma International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GGT JNB
ICAO Code MYEF FAOR
City George Town Johannesburg
Country Bahamas South Africa
Timezone America/Nassau Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 23.560000, -75.880000 -26.130000, 28.240000

George Town (GGT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Exuma International Airport (GGT) in George Town, Bahamas to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,469 kilometers (7,748 miles / 6,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in George Town, it's 16:35 in Johannesburg. With a 7-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 5,549 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Exuma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to George Town (GGT) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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