The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 17,475 kilometers (10,858 miles / 9,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Johannesburg, it's 12:37 in Midway Atoll. With a 13-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. Henderson Field 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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.