JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,092 km
8,135 miles
MNZ
Washington
United States
Distance
13,092 km
8,135 mi / 7,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MNZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field
IATA Code JNB MNZ
ICAO Code FAOR KHEF
City Johannesburg Washington
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 38.700000, -77.500000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Washington (MNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) in Washington, United States is 13,092 kilometers (8,135 miles / 7,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:41 in Johannesburg, it's 14:41 in Washington. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,366 feet between the two airports. Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field 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 Washington (MNZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 102° (east 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 Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (MNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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