JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,982 km
5,581 miles
MWK
Matak Island
Indonesia
Distance
8,982 km
5,581 mi / 4,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

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JNB MWK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Tarempa Airport
IATA Code JNB MWK
ICAO Code FAOR WIOM
City Johannesburg Matak Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 5,558 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 3.350000, 106.260000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Matak Island (MWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Tarempa Airport (MWK) in Matak Island, Indonesia is 8,982 kilometers (5,581 miles / 4,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Johannesburg, it's 19:19 in Matak Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,548 feet between the two airports. Tarempa 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 Matak Island (MWK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Tarempa Airport (MWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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