GRJ to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from George Airport (GRJ) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1,041 km (647 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to GRJ).
How far is it from George to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between George Airport (GRJ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 1,041 km (647 mi, 562 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GRJ to JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly northeast of GRJ.
How is the GRJ to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written GRJ-JNB in IATA codes and FAGG-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. George Airport is GRJ (FAGG), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| GRJ | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | George Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | FAGG | FAOR |
| Country | South Africa | South Africa |
| Elevation | 648 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #1342 | #91 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 4,910 ft (1,497 m) higher than GRJ, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRJ to JNB
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE | Mango | MNO | Tulca | Active |
| MN | Comair | CAW | Commercial | Active |
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is George from Johannesburg?
George Airport (GRJ) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 1,041 km (647 mi, 562 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRJ to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between GRJ and JNB takes about 1h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from GRJ?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly northeast of George Airport (GRJ).
Which airlines fly GRJ to JNB?
3 airlines appear on the GRJ-JNB route in the open dataset, including Mango, Comair, South African Airways.
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