JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,320 km
820 miles
MNR
Mongu
Zambia
Distance
1,320 km
820 mi / 713 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

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JNB MNR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mongu Airport
IATA Code JNB MNR
ICAO Code FAOR FLMG
City Johannesburg Mongu
Country South Africa Zambia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,488 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -15.250000, 23.160000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mongu (MNR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mongu Airport (MNR) in Mongu, Zambia is 1,320 kilometers (820 miles / 713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Johannesburg, it's 20:48 in Mongu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,070 feet between the two airports. Mongu 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 Mongu (MNR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 157° (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 Mongu Airport (MNR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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