JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,090 km
6,269 miles
MXB
Masamba-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,090 km
6,269 mi / 5,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB MXB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Andi Jemma Airport
IATA Code JNB MXB
ICAO Code FAOR WAWM
City Johannesburg Masamba-Celebes Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Makassar
Elevation 5,558 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.560000, 120.320000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Masamba-Celebes Island (MXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Andi Jemma Airport (MXB) in Masamba-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 10,090 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 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 19:08 in Johannesburg, it's 01:08 in Masamba-Celebes Island. With a 6-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 5,394 feet between the two airports. Andi Jemma 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 Masamba-Celebes Island (MXB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 244° (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 Andi Jemma Airport (MXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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