The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mulu Airport (MZV) in Mulu, Malaysia is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Malaysia. 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 14:25 in Johannesburg, it's 20:25 in Mulu. 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 5,478 feet between the two airports. Mulu 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 Mulu (MZV) 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 Mulu Airport (MZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.