GXF
Sayun
Yemen
5,182 km
3,220 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
5,182 km
3,220 mi / 2,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
206°
south southwest

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GXF JNB
Airport Name Sayun International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GXF JNB
ICAO Code OYSY FAOR
City Sayun Johannesburg
Country Yemen South Africa
Timezone Asia/Aden Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,097 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Sayun (GXF) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 5,182 kilometers (3,220 miles / 2,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:16 in Sayun, it's 06:16 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,461 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Sayun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 28° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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