JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,353 km
7,676 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,353 km
7,676 mi / 6,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MYX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code JNB MYX
ICAO Code FAOR AYMC
City Johannesburg Menyamya
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 12,353 kilometers (7,676 miles / 6,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 00:41 in Johannesburg, it's 08:41 in Menyamya. With a 8-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 1,678 feet between the two airports. Menyamya 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 Menyamya (MYX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 238° (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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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