JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,637 km
6,610 miles
MFM
Taipa
Macau
Distance
10,637 km
6,610 mi / 5,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MFM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Macau International Airport
IATA Code JNB MFM
ICAO Code FAOR VMMC
City Johannesburg Taipa
Country South Africa Macau
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Macau
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 22.150000, 113.590000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Taipa (MFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Macau International Airport (MFM) in Taipa, Macau is 10,637 kilometers (6,610 miles / 5,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Macau. 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 16:43 in Johannesburg, it's 22:43 in Taipa. 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 5,538 feet between the two airports. Macau International 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 Taipa (MFM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Macau International Airport (MFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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