JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,320 km
5,791 miles
MQF
Magnitogorsk
Russia
Distance
9,320 km
5,791 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MQF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Magnitogorsk International Airport
IATA Code JNB MQF
ICAO Code FAOR USCM
City Johannesburg Magnitogorsk
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,430 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.390000, 58.760000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Magnitogorsk (MQF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) in Magnitogorsk, Russia is 9,320 kilometers (5,791 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Johannesburg, it's 03:55 in Magnitogorsk. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,128 feet between the two airports. Magnitogorsk International 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 Magnitogorsk (MQF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 207° (south 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 Magnitogorsk International Airport (MQF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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