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NHT to GCJ: distance & flight time
Northolt (RAF Northolt) → Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport)
5,631 mi
9,063 km · 4,893 nm
11h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,631 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 31m 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
- NHT — RAF Northolt · Northolt, 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 NHT
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport6 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport30 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park17 mi away
- LCY · London City Airport21 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 NHT from GCJ?
The flight distance from Northolt (NHT) to Johannesburg (GCJ) is 5,631 miles (9,063 km, 4,893 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from NHT to GCJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 31m 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 Northolt and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Northolt.
What is the cheapest way to fly from NHT to GCJ?
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