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GCJ to LHR: distance & flight time

Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport) → London (London Heathrow Airport)

5,627 mi
9,056 km · 4,890 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

5,627 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is GCJ from LHR?

The flight distance from Johannesburg (GCJ) to London (LHR) is 5,627 miles (9,056 km, 4,890 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GCJ to LHR?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and London?

London is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.

What is the cheapest way to fly from GCJ to LHR?

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