GME
Gomel
Belarus
8,751 km
5,437 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,751 km
5,437 mi / 4,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Minsk
Heading
183°
south

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GME JNB
Airport Name Gomel Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GME JNB
ICAO Code UMGG FAOR
City Gomel Johannesburg
Country Belarus South Africa
Timezone Europe/Minsk Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 472 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 52.530000, 31.020000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gomel (GME) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomel Airport (GME) in Gomel, Belarus to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,751 kilometers (5,437 miles / 4,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Gomel, it's 17:55 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,086 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gomel Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gomel (GME) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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