JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,235 km
8,845 miles
MQB
Macomb
United States
Distance
14,235 km
8,845 mi / 7,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

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JNB MQB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Macomb Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB MQB
ICAO Code FAOR KMQB
City Johannesburg Macomb
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 706 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 40.520000, -90.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Macomb (MQB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) in Macomb, United States is 14,235 kilometers (8,845 miles / 7,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 21:44 in Johannesburg, it's 13:44 in Macomb. With a 8-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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Macomb Municipal 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 Macomb (MQB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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