JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,003 km
8,701 miles
MQT
Marquette
United States
Distance
14,003 km
8,701 mi / 7,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MQT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport
IATA Code JNB MQT
ICAO Code FAOR KSAW
City Johannesburg Marquette
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,205 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.300000, -87.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Marquette (MQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) in Marquette, United States is 14,003 kilometers (8,701 miles / 7,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 22:13 in Johannesburg, it's 15:13 in Marquette. 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 4,354 feet between the two airports. Marquette/Sawyer Regional 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 Marquette (MQT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 92° (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 Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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