JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
565 km
351 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
565 km
351 mi / 305 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MGH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code JNB MGH
ICAO Code FAOR FAMG
City Johannesburg Margate
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 565 kilometers (351 miles / 305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Johannesburg, it's 19:45 in Margate.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,063 feet between the two airports. Margate 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 Margate (MGH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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