GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
3,391 km
2,107 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
3,391 km
2,107 mi / 1,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
165°
south southeast

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GMA JNB
Airport Name Gemena Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GMA JNB
ICAO Code FZFK FAOR
City Gemena Johannesburg
Country DR Congo South Africa
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,378 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 3.240000, 19.770000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gemena (GMA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 3,391 kilometers (2,107 miles / 1,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Gemena, it's 08:26 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,180 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gemena Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gemena (GMA) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Gemena Airport (GMA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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