JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,261 km
5,754 miles
MHW
El Banado
Bolivia
Distance
9,261 km
5,754 mi / 5,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MHW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Monteagudo Airport
IATA Code JNB MHW
ICAO Code FAOR SLAG
City Johannesburg El Banado
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,674 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -19.830000, -63.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to El Banado (MHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Monteagudo Airport (MHW) in El Banado, Bolivia is 9,261 kilometers (5,754 miles / 5,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Bolivia. 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 10:35 in Johannesburg, it's 04:35 in El Banado. 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 1,884 feet between the two airports. Monteagudo 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 El Banado (MHW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (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 Monteagudo Airport (MHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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