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SXF to GCJ: distance & flight time
Berlin (Berlin-Schönefeld Airport) → Johannesburg (Grand Central Airport)
5,486 mi
8,829 km · 4,767 nm
11h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
5,486 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 13m gate to gate, flying south. 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
- SXF — Berlin-Schönefeld Airport · Berlin, Germany
- 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 SXF
- THF · Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport8 mi away
- TXL · Berlin-Tegel Airport16 mi away
- QXH · Schönhagen Airport20 mi away
- CBU · Cottbus-Drewitz Airport55 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 SXF from GCJ?
The flight distance from Berlin (SXF) to Johannesburg (GCJ) is 5,486 miles (8,829 km, 4,767 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SXF to GCJ?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 13m 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 SXF to GCJ?
Nonstop service on SXF–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 11h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Berlin and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Berlin.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SXF to GCJ?
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Why are some SXF to GCJ fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SXF–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.