GVN
Sovetskaya Gavan
Russia
13,725 km
8,528 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
13,725 km
8,528 mi / 7,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
267°
west

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GVN JNB
Airport Name Maygatka Airport. O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GVN JNB
ICAO Code UHKM FAOR
City Sovetskaya Gavan Johannesburg
Country Russia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 768 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 48.930000, 140.030000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sovetskaya Gavan (GVN) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maygatka Airport. (GVN) in Sovetskaya Gavan, Russia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 13,725 kilometers (8,528 miles / 7,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Russia 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 08:30 in Sovetskaya Gavan, it's 00:30 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 4,790 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Maygatka Airport.. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sovetskaya Gavan (GVN) follows a heading of 47° (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 Maygatka Airport. (GVN) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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