JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,006 km
6,218 miles
MHA
Mahdia
Guyana
Distance
10,006 km
6,218 mi / 5,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB MHA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mahdia Airport
IATA Code JNB MHA
ICAO Code FAOR SYMD
City Johannesburg Mahdia
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 5,558 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 5.280000, -59.150000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mahdia (MHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mahdia Airport (MHA) in Mahdia, Guyana is 10,006 kilometers (6,218 miles / 5,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:51 in Johannesburg, it's 09:51 in Mahdia. 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 5,258 feet between the two airports. Mahdia 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 Mahdia (MHA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Mahdia Airport (MHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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