The flight distance from Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) in Great Harbour Cay Airport, Bahamas to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,736 kilometers (7,914 miles / 6,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 19:58 in Great Harbour Cay Airport, it's 02:58 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 5,540 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Great Harbour Cay Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) follows a heading of 288° (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 Great Harbour Cay Airport (GHC) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.