Airport Comparison
| JNB | MAJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Amata Kabua International Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | MAJ |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | PKMJ |
| City | Johannesburg | Majuro Atoll |
| Country | South Africa | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Pacific/Majuro |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 7 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 7.060000, 171.270000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Majuro Atoll (MAJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) in Majuro Atoll, Marshall Islands is 15,567 kilometers (9,673 miles / 8,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.
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 South Africa with Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Johannesburg, it's 21:56 in Majuro Atoll. With a 10-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 5,551 feet between the two airports. Amata Kabua International 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 Majuro Atoll (MAJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Amata Kabua International Airport (MAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.