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GCJ to QNV: distance & flight time
Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport) → Nova Iguacu (Aeroclube Airport)
4,454 mi
7,168 km · 3,870 nm
9h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-5h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
4,454 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 12m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GCJ — Grand Central Airport · Johannesburg, South Africa
- QNV — Aeroclube Airport · Nova Iguacu, Brazil
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GCJ
- JNB · OR Tambo International Airport12 mi away
- WKF · Waterkloof Air Force Base12 mi away
- HLA · Lanseria Airport14 mi away
- QRA · Rand Airport18 mi away
Near QNV
- GIG · Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport14 mi away
- SNZ · Santa Cruz Air Force Base21 mi away
- SDU · Santos Dumont Airport22 mi away
- JDF · Francisco de Assis Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GCJ from QNV?
The flight distance from Johannesburg (GCJ) to Nova Iguacu (QNV) is 4,454 miles (7,168 km, 3,870 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GCJ to QNV?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 12m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GCJ to QNV?
Nonstop service on GCJ–QNV depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 9h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Nova Iguacu?
Nova Iguacu is 5 hours behind Johannesburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GCJ to QNV?
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Why are some GCJ to QNV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GCJ–QNV tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.