JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,265 km
7,000 miles
MZG
Makung City
Taiwan
Distance
11,265 km
7,000 mi / 6,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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JNB MZG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Makung Airport
IATA Code JNB MZG
ICAO Code FAOR RCQC
City Johannesburg Makung City
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,558 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 23.570000, 119.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Makung City (MZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Makung Airport (MZG) in Makung City, Taiwan is 11,265 kilometers (7,000 miles / 6,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Taiwan. 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 23:43 in Johannesburg, it's 05:43 in Makung City. 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 5,455 feet between the two airports. Makung 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 Makung City (MZG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (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 Makung Airport (MZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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