GSR
Gardo
Somalia
4,559 km
2,833 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,559 km
2,833 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GSR JNB
Airport Name Gardo Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GSR JNB
ICAO Code HCMG FAOR
City Gardo Johannesburg
Country Somalia South Africa
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,632 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 49.080000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Gardo (GSR) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,559 kilometers (2,833 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Somalia with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:17 in Gardo, it's 23:17 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,926 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Gardo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Gardo (GSR) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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