JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,716 km
1,066 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
1,716 km
1,066 mi / 927 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
76°
east northeast

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JNB MJA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code JNB MJA
ICAO Code FAOR FMSJ
City Johannesburg Manja
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 1,716 kilometers (1,066 miles / 927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:06 in Johannesburg, it's 22:06 in Manja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,771 feet between the two airports. Manja 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 Manja (MJA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 249° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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