GRJ
George
South Africa
12,679 km
7,878 miles
MIA
Miami
United States
Distance
12,679 km
7,878 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

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GRJ MIA
Airport Name George Airport Miami International Airport
IATA Code GRJ MIA
ICAO Code FAGG KMIA
City George Miami
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 648 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 25.800000, -80.290000

George (GRJ) to Miami (MIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States is 12,679 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in George, it's 11:01 in Miami. 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.

The return flight from Miami (MIA) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the George Airport (GRJ) and Miami International Airport (MIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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