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HRS to GCJ: distance & flight time
Harrismith (Harrismith Airport) → Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport)
166 mi
268 km · 145 nm
54m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
166 miles nonstop takes roughly 54m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- HRS — Harrismith Airport · Harrismith, South Africa
- GCJ — Grand Central Airport · Johannesburg, South Africa
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HRS
- LAY · Ladysmith Airport46 mi away
- NCS · Newcastle Airport62 mi away
- FCB · Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport83 mi away
- ZEC · Secunda Airport118 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is HRS from GCJ?
The flight distance from Harrismith (HRS) to Johannesburg (GCJ) is 166 miles (268 km, 145 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HRS to GCJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 54m 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 HRS to GCJ?
Nonstop service on HRS–GCJ 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 54m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HRS to GCJ?
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Why are some HRS to GCJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HRS–GCJ 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.