Direct (nonstop) flights from George to Johannesburg

3 airlines fly nonstop from George Airport (GRJ) to Johannesburg International (JNB). It's 645 miles (1,038 km), about 1h 55m in the air. Operated by Airlink, CemAir, Safair.

GRJ
George Airport
🇿🇦 George, South Africa
JNB
Johannesburg International
🇿🇦 Johannesburg, South Africa
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
645 mi
1,038 km
CO₂/pax
119 kg
−26 kg vs. layover
Airlines
3
Airlink +2
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Airlink Airlink CemAir CemAir Safair Safair

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Airlink 4Z Airlink
Route
GRJ → JNB
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
645 mi
CemAir 5Z CemAir
Route
GRJ → JNB
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
645 mi
Safair FA Safair
Route
GRJ → JNB
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
645 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from George to Johannesburg with one stop · direct emits 119 kg CO₂ per passenger

GRJ BFN (Bloemfontein) JNB
Leg 1: 1h 45m (409 mi) Leg 2: 50m (235 mi) Total: ~2h 35m 🍃 145 kg CO₂ (+22% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GRJ → BFN
1h 45m · 409 mi
View GRJ to BFN flights →
Leg 2
BFN → JNB
50m · 235 mi
View BFN to JNB flights →
GRJ CPT (Cape Town) JNB
Leg 1: 55m (217 mi) Leg 2: 2h (790 mi) Total: ~2h 55m 🍃 211 kg CO₂ (+77% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GRJ → CPT
55m · 217 mi
View GRJ to CPT flights →
Leg 2
CPT → JNB
2h · 790 mi
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GRJ HDS (Hoedspruit) JNB
Leg 1: 2h 15m (841 mi) Leg 2: 1h (209 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 220 kg CO₂ (+85% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GRJ → HDS
2h 15m · 841 mi
View GRJ to HDS flights →
Leg 2
HDS → JNB
1h · 209 mi
View HDS to JNB flights →
GRJ DUR (Durban) JNB
Leg 1: 2h 10m (595 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (296 mi) Total: ~3h 20m 🍃 190 kg CO₂ (+60% vs. direct)
Leg 1
GRJ → DUR
2h 10m · 595 mi
View GRJ to DUR flights →
Leg 2
DUR → JNB
1h 10m · 296 mi
View DUR to JNB flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from George to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from George (GRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) takes approximately 1 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 645 miles (1,038 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from George to Johannesburg?

3 airlines: Airlink, CemAir, Safair.

Is there a nonstop flight from George to Johannesburg?

Yes. 3 airlines: Airlink, CemAir, Safair.

How far is George from Johannesburg?

The flight distance from George to Johannesburg is 645 miles (1,038 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as the length of Italy.

What type of aircraft flies from George to Johannesburg?

At 1h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from George to Johannesburg?

Roughly 119 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 595 km.

Is the return flight from Johannesburg to George also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from George to Johannesburg?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at George Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.