JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,867 km
5,510 miles
MNU
Mawlamyine
Myanmar
Distance
8,867 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MNU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mawlamyine Airport
IATA Code JNB MNU
ICAO Code FAOR VYMM
City Johannesburg Mawlamyine
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 16.440000, 97.660000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mawlamyine (MNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mawlamyine Airport (MNU) in Mawlamyine, Myanmar is 8,867 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:37 in Johannesburg, it's 06:07 in Mawlamyine. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,506 feet between the two airports. Mawlamyine 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 Mawlamyine (MNU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 239° (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 Mawlamyine Airport (MNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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