GUM
Guam
Guam
13,293 km
8,260 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,293 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Guam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GUM JNB
Airport Name Guam International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GUM JNB
ICAO Code PGUM FAOR
City Guam Johannesburg
Country Guam South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Guam Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 305 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 13.500000, 144.800000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Guam (GUM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,293 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:23 in Guam, it's 14:23 in Johannesburg. With a 8-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 5,253 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Guam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Guam (GUM) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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