Distance From Jack Edwards National Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, GUF - JNB Distance

The distance from Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8576 miles or 13802 kilometers or 7448 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gulf Shores ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gulf Shores and Johannesburg takes around 19 hours 43 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Jack Edwards National Airport, Gulf Shores, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 19 hours 43 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GUF - JNB

Kilometers		13802 km
Statute Miles		8576 miles
Nautical Miles		7448 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 43 minutes

Jack Edwards National Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - GUF to JNB Flight Path

Location of Jack Edwards National Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gulf Shores to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gulf Shores, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Gulf Shores, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GUF - JNB

Time difference between Gulf Shores (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of Gulf Shores.

Location	Local Time
Gulf Shores (United States)	2025-01-02, 23:57:29 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-03, 06:57:29 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Jack Edwards National Airport (GUF / KJKA) Gulf Shores, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa