Distance From Guiana Space Centre East Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Guiana Space Centre East Heliport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 5817 miles or 9361 kilometers or 5052 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 Kourou ( French Guiana ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kourou and Johannesburg takes around 13 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guiana Space Centre East Heliport, Kourou, French Guiana to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 13 hours 22 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		9361 km
Statute Miles		5817 miles
Nautical Miles		5052 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 22 minutes

Guiana Space Centre East Heliport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Guiana Space Centre East Heliport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kourou to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kourou, French Guiana and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Kourou, French Guiana and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Kourou (French Guiana) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 5 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 5 Hours ahead of Kourou.

Location	Local Time
Kourou (French Guiana)	2025-12-06, 06:47:47 -03
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-06, 11:47:47 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

Guiana Space Centre East Heliport ( / ) Kourou, French Guiana

Destination

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