JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,759 km
8,550 miles
MQJ
Honuu
Russia
Distance
13,759 km
8,550 mi / 7,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MQJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moma Airport
IATA Code JNB MQJ
ICAO Code FAOR UEMA
City Johannesburg Honuu
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 5,558 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 66.450000, 143.260000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Honuu (MQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moma Airport (MQJ) in Honuu, Russia is 13,759 kilometers (8,550 miles / 7,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 10:10 in Johannesburg, it's 19:10 in Honuu. With a 9-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 4,902 feet between the two airports. Moma 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 Honuu (MQJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). 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 Moma Airport (MQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.