JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,318 km
2,683 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
4,318 km
2,683 mi / 2,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MDI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code JNB MDI
ICAO Code FAOR DNMK
City Johannesburg Makurdi
Country South Africa Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5,558 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 7.700000, 8.610000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 4,318 kilometers (2,683 miles / 2,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 19:10 in Makurdi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,187 feet between the two airports. Makurdi 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 Makurdi (MDI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 151° (south 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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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