JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,426 km
6,478 miles
MWT
Moolawatana Airport
Australia
Distance
10,426 km
6,478 mi / 5,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
126°
southeast

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JNB MWT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moolawatana Airport
IATA Code JNB MWT
ICAO Code FAOR YMWT
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -29.920000, 139.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moolawatana Airport (MWT) in Moolawatana Airport, Australia is 10,426 kilometers (6,478 miles / 5,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 13:41 in Johannesburg, it's 22:11 in Moolawatana Airport. 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. Moolawatana 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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) 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 Moolawatana Airport (MWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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