GUV
Mougulu
Papua New Guinea
12,065 km
7,497 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,065 km
7,497 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GUV JNB
Airport Name Mougulu Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code GUV JNB
ICAO Code AYML FAOR
City Mougulu Johannesburg
Country Papua New Guinea South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 825 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates -6.280000, 142.420000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Mougulu (GUV) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mougulu Airport (GUV) in Mougulu, Papua New Guinea to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,065 kilometers (7,497 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Mougulu, it's 19:28 in Johannesburg. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,733 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Mougulu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Mougulu (GUV) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mougulu Airport (GUV) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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