JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,215 km
1,998 miles
MGX
Moabi
Gabon
Distance
3,215 km
1,998 mi / 1,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

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JNB MGX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moabi Airport
IATA Code JNB MGX
ICAO Code FAOR FOGI
City Johannesburg Moabi
Country South Africa Gabon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Libreville
Elevation 5,558 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.430000, 11.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Moabi (MGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon is 3,215 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:11 in Johannesburg, it's 01:11 in Moabi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,771 feet between the two airports. Moabi 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 Moabi (MGX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 147° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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