JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,780 km
7,941 miles
MAS
Momote Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,780 km
7,941 mi / 6,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MAS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Momote Airport
IATA Code JNB MAS
ICAO Code FAOR AYMO
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,558 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.060000, 147.420000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Momote Airport (MAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Momote Airport (MAS) in Momote Airport, Papua New Guinea is 12,780 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 07:54 in Johannesburg, it's 15:54 in Momote Airport. 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 5,546 feet between the two airports. Momote 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 Momote Airport (MAS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 240° (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 Momote Airport (MAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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