JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,205 km
1,991 miles
MKJ
Makoua
Congo
Distance
3,205 km
1,991 mi / 1,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
333°
north northwest

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JNB MKJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Makoua Airport
IATA Code JNB MKJ
ICAO Code FAOR FCOM
City Johannesburg Makoua
Country South Africa Congo
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Brazzaville
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,293 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -0.020000, 15.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Makoua (MKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Makoua Airport (MKJ) in Makoua, Congo is 3,205 kilometers (1,991 miles / 1,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Johannesburg, it's 23:26 in Makoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,265 feet between the two airports. Makoua 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 Makoua (MKJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 156° (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 Makoua Airport (MKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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