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LHR to GCJ: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport)
5,627 mi
9,056 km · 4,890 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,627 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from GCJ?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Johannesburg (GCJ) 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 LHR to GCJ?
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 London and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to GCJ?
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