Distance From Harrismith Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, HRS - CMH Distance

The distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is 8557 miles or 13770 kilometers or 7431 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 Harrismith ( South Africa ) to Columbus ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Harrismith and Columbus takes around 19 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Harrismith Airport, Harrismith, South Africa to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus, United States is 19 hours 40 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 • HRS - CMH

Kilometers		13770 km
Statute Miles		8557 miles
Nautical Miles		7431 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 40 minutes

Harrismith Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport Flight Route Map - HRS to CMH Flight Path

Location of Harrismith Airport & John Glenn Columbus International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Harrismith to Columbus nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Harrismith, South Africa and Columbus, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HRS - CMH

Time difference between Harrismith (South Africa) and Columbus (United States) is 6 Hours.
Columbus time is 6 Hours behind Harrismith.

Location	Local Time
Harrismith (South Africa)	2026-09-12, 03:32:12 SAST
Columbus (United States)	2026-09-11, 21:32:12 EDT

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

Harrismith Airport (HRS / FAHR) Harrismith, South Africa

Destination

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH / KCMH) Columbus, United States