JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,302 km
7,023 miles
MTQ
Mitchell Airport
Australia
Distance
11,302 km
7,023 mi / 6,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MTQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mitchell Airport
IATA Code JNB MTQ
ICAO Code FAOR YMIT
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,144 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -26.480000, 147.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mitchell Airport (MTQ) in Mitchell Airport, Australia is 11,302 kilometers (7,023 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in Johannesburg, it's 21:58 in Mitchell Airport. 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 4,414 feet between the two airports. Mitchell 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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 233° (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 Mitchell Airport (MTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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