JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,488 km
924 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
1,488 km
924 mi / 803 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

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JNB MAI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code JNB MAI
ICAO Code FAOR FWMG
City Johannesburg Mangochi
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 1,488 kilometers (924 miles / 803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:56 in Johannesburg, it's 18:56 in Mangochi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,978 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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