JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,008 km
6,840 miles
MWY
Miralwyn Airport
Australia
Distance
11,008 km
6,840 mi / 5,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MWY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Miralwyn Airport
IATA Code JNB MWY
ICAO Code FAOR YMIR
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -30.150000, 147.340000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Miralwyn Airport (MWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Miralwyn Airport (MWY) in Miralwyn Airport, Australia is 11,008 kilometers (6,840 miles / 5,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 01:02 in Johannesburg, it's 10:02 in Miralwyn Airport. With a 9-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. Miralwyn 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 Miralwyn Airport (MWY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 233° (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 Miralwyn Airport (MWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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