JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,832 km
1,139 miles
MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
Distance
1,832 km
1,139 mi / 989 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MNC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Nacala Airport
IATA Code JNB MNC
ICAO Code FAOR FQNC
City Johannesburg Nacala
Country South Africa Mozambique
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Maputo
Elevation 5,558 ft 410 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.490000, 40.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Nacala (MNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique is 1,832 kilometers (1,139 miles / 989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Johannesburg, it's 17:50 in Nacala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,148 feet between the two airports. Nacala 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 Nacala (MNC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 223° (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 Nacala Airport (MNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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