JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,694 km
8,509 miles
MWO
Middletown
United States
Distance
13,694 km
8,509 mi / 7,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MWO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Middletown Regional/Hook Field
IATA Code JNB MWO
ICAO Code FAOR KMWO
City Johannesburg Middletown
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 651 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 39.530000, -84.400000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Middletown (MWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Middletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO) in Middletown, United States is 13,694 kilometers (8,509 miles / 7,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 20:10 in Johannesburg, it's 13:10 in Middletown. 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 4,907 feet between the two airports. Middletown Regional/Hook Field 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 Middletown (MWO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Middletown Regional/Hook Field (MWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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