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RTS to GCJ: distance & flight time
Rottnest Island (Rottnest Island Airport) → Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport)
5,149 mi
8,287 km · 4,475 nm
10h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,149 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 34m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RTS — Rottnest Island Airport · Rottnest Island, Australia
- 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 RTS
- JAD · Perth Jandakot Airport21 mi away
- PER · Perth International Airport25 mi away
- BUY · Bunbury Airport95 mi away
- BQB · Busselton Regional Airport116 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 RTS from GCJ?
The flight distance from Rottnest Island (RTS) to Johannesburg (GCJ) is 5,149 miles (8,287 km, 4,475 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RTS to GCJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 34m 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 RTS to GCJ?
Nonstop service on RTS–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 10h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Rottnest Island and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Rottnest Island.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RTS to GCJ?
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Why are some RTS to GCJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RTS–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.