JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,992 km
1,238 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
1,992 km
1,238 mi / 1,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MBI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code JNB MBI
ICAO Code FAOR HTMB
City Johannesburg Mbeya
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 1,992 kilometers (1,238 miles / 1,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:03 in Johannesburg, it's 15:03 in Mbeya.

The return flight from Mbeya (MBI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 195° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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