JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,416 km
7,094 miles
MFK
Beigan Island
Taiwan
Distance
11,416 km
7,094 mi / 6,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MFK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Matsu Beigan Airport
IATA Code JNB MFK
ICAO Code FAOR RCMT
City Johannesburg Beigan Island
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,558 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 26.220000, 120.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Beigan Island (MFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK) in Beigan Island, Taiwan is 11,416 kilometers (7,094 miles / 6,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Johannesburg, it's 23:06 in Beigan Island. With a 6-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 5,517 feet between the two airports. Matsu Beigan 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 Beigan Island (MFK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 247° (west 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 Matsu Beigan Airport (MFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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