JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,607 km
3,484 miles
MCA
Macenta
Guinea
Distance
5,607 km
3,484 mi / 3,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MCA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Macenta Airport
IATA Code JNB MCA
ICAO Code FAOR GUMA
City Johannesburg Macenta
Country South Africa Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Conakry
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,690 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 8.530000, -9.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Macenta (MCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Macenta Airport (MCA) in Macenta, Guinea is 5,607 kilometers (3,484 miles / 3,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:48 in Johannesburg, it's 16:48 in Macenta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,868 feet between the two airports. Macenta 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 Macenta (MCA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 135° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Macenta Airport (MCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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