JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,510 km
938 miles
MYZ
Monkey Bay
Malawi
Distance
1,510 km
938 mi / 815 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MYZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Monkey Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB MYZ
ICAO Code FAOR FWMY
City Johannesburg Monkey Bay
Country South Africa Malawi
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -14.080000, 34.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Monkey Bay (MYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) in Monkey Bay, Malawi is 1,510 kilometers (938 miles / 815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Malawi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Johannesburg, it's 10:12 in Monkey Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,978 feet between the two airports. Monkey Bay 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 Monkey Bay (MYZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 206° (south 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 Monkey Bay Airport (MYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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