JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,896 km
6,149 miles
MHO
Mount House Airport
Australia
Distance
9,896 km
6,149 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
109°
east southeast

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JNB MHO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mount House Airport
IATA Code JNB MHO
ICAO Code FAOR YMHO
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.050000, 125.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mount House Airport (MHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mount House Airport (MHO) in Mount House Airport, Australia is 9,896 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Johannesburg, it's 03:43 in Mount House Airport. 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 5,269 feet between the two airports. Mount House 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 Mount House Airport (MHO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Mount House Airport (MHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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