Airport Comparison
| GYA | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport | O. R. Tambo International Airport |
| IATA Code | GYA | JNB |
| ICAO Code | SLGY | FAOR |
| City | Guayaramerin | Johannesburg |
| Country | Bolivia | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 557 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Coordinates | -10.820000, -65.350000 | -26.130000, 28.240000 |
Guayaramerin (GYA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport (GYA) in Guayaramerin, Bolivia to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 9,833 kilometers (6,110 miles / 5,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.
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 Bolivia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:32 in Guayaramerin, it's 17:32 in Johannesburg. With a 6-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 5,001 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Guayaramerin (GYA) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan de Av. Emilio Beltran Airport (GYA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.