JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,431 km
6,481 miles
MVK
Mulka
Australia
Distance
10,431 km
6,481 mi / 5,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MVK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mulka Airport
IATA Code JNB MVK
ICAO Code FAOR YMUK
City Johannesburg Mulka
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -28.350000, 138.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mulka (MVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mulka Airport (MVK) in Mulka, Australia is 10,431 kilometers (6,481 miles / 5,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 20:11 in Johannesburg, it's 04:41 in Mulka. With a 8.5-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Mulka 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 Mulka (MVK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Mulka Airport (MVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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