GMT
Granite Mountain
United States
15,597 km
9,691 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
15,597 km
9,691 mi / 8,422 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Anchorage
Heading
347°
north northwest

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GMT JNB
Airport Name Granite Mountain Air Station O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GMT JNB
ICAO Code PAGZ FAOR
City Granite Mountain Johannesburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,313 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 65.400000, -161.300000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Granite Mountain (GMT) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) in Granite Mountain, United States to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,597 kilometers (9,691 miles / 8,422 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 United States 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 07:02 in Granite Mountain, it's 18:02 in Johannesburg. With a 11-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 4,245 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Granite Mountain Air Station. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Granite Mountain (GMT) follows a heading of 6° (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 Granite Mountain Air Station (GMT) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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