GRY
Grimsey
Iceland
11,012 km
6,843 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,012 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRY JNB
Airport Name Grimsey Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GRY JNB
ICAO Code BIGR FAOR
City Grimsey Johannesburg
Country Iceland South Africa
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 66 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 66.550000, -18.020000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Grimsey (GRY) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grimsey Airport (GRY) in Grimsey, Iceland to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,012 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 Iceland 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 03:31 in Grimsey, it's 05:31 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,492 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Grimsey Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Grimsey (GRY) 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 Grimsey Airport (GRY) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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