Distance From C 720 Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from C 720 Heliport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7695 miles or 12384 kilometers or 6683 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gwangju ( South Korea ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gwangju and Johannesburg takes around 17 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from C 720 Heliport, Gwangju, South Korea to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 17 hours 41 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		12384 km
Statute Miles		7695 miles
Nautical Miles		6683 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 41 minutes

C 720 Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of C 720 Heliport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gwangju to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gwangju, South Korea and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Gwangju (South Korea) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours behind Gwangju.

Location	Local Time
Gwangju (South Korea)	2025-12-16, 18:23:28 KST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 11:23:28 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

C 720 Heliport ( / RK5N) Gwangju, South Korea

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa