JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,097 km
1,925 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
3,097 km
1,925 mi / 1,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

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JNB MDK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code JNB MDK
ICAO Code FAOR FZEA
City Johannesburg Mbandaka
Country South Africa DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.020000, 18.290000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 3,097 kilometers (1,925 miles / 1,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:24 in Johannesburg, it's 17:24 in Mbandaka.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,518 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka 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 Mbandaka (MDK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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