Distance From Gießen-Lützellinden Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Gießen-Lützellinden Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5433 miles or 8744 kilometers or 4718 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 Gießen ( Germany ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gießen and Johannesburg takes around 12 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gießen-Lützellinden Airport, Gießen, Germany to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 12 hours 29 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		8744 km
Statute Miles		5433 miles
Nautical Miles		4718 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 29 minutes

Gießen-Lützellinden Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Gießen-Lützellinden Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gießen to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Gießen, Germany and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Gießen (Germany) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 1 Hours ahead of Gießen.

Location	Local Time
Gießen (Germany)	2026-03-19, 09:56:05 CET
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 10:56:05 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

Gießen-Lützellinden Airport ( / EDFL) Gießen, Germany

Destination

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