JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,581 km
1,604 miles
MWN
Mwadui
Tanzania
Distance
2,581 km
1,604 mi / 1,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

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JNB MWN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mwadui Airport
IATA Code JNB MWN
ICAO Code FAOR HTMD
City Johannesburg Mwadui
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,970 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -3.500000, 33.620000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mwadui (MWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mwadui Airport (MWN) in Mwadui, Tanzania is 2,581 kilometers (1,604 miles / 1,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Tanzania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:01 in Johannesburg, it's 00:01 in Mwadui.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Mwadui 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 Mwadui (MWN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 192° (south 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 Mwadui Airport (MWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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