JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,824 km
2,376 miles
MZX
Masslo
Ethiopia
Distance
3,824 km
2,376 mi / 2,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
20°
north northeast

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JNB MZX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Masslo Airport
IATA Code JNB MZX
ICAO Code FAOR HAML
City Johannesburg Masslo
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,180 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.410000, 39.720000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Masslo (MZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Masslo Airport (MZX) in Masslo, Ethiopia is 3,824 kilometers (2,376 miles / 2,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Johannesburg, it's 19:50 in Masslo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,378 feet between the two airports. Masslo 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 Masslo (MZX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 198° (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 Masslo Airport (MZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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