JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,090 km
6,891 miles
MYC
Maracay
Venezuela
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB MYC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport
IATA Code JNB MYC
ICAO Code FAOR SVBS
City Johannesburg Maracay
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,338 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 10.250000, -67.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Maracay (MYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC) in Maracay, Venezuela is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:04 in Johannesburg, it's 16:04 in Maracay. 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 4,220 feet between the two airports. Escuela Mariscal Sucre 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 Maracay (MYC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). 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 Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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