JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,891 km
5,524 miles
MQK
San Matias
Bolivia
Distance
8,891 km
5,524 mi / 4,801 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
257°
west southwest

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JNB MQK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport San Matias Airport
IATA Code JNB MQK
ICAO Code FAOR SLTI
City Johannesburg San Matias
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 5,558 ft 403 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -16.340000, -58.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to San Matias (MQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to San Matias Airport (MQK) in San Matias, Bolivia is 8,891 kilometers (5,524 miles / 4,801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:39 in Johannesburg, it's 08:39 in San Matias. With a 6-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 5,155 feet between the two airports. San Matias 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 San Matias (MQK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 114° (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 San Matias Airport (MQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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