JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,975 km
8,062 miles
PDC
Mueo
New Caledonia
Distance
12,975 km
8,062 mi / 7,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
134°
southeast

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JNB PDC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mueo Airport
IATA Code JNB PDC
ICAO Code FAOR NWWQ
City Johannesburg Mueo
Country South Africa New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.320000, 165.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mueo (PDC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mueo Airport (PDC) in Mueo, New Caledonia is 12,975 kilometers (8,062 miles / 7,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 14:29 in Johannesburg, it's 23:29 in Mueo. With a 9-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Mueo 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 Mueo (PDC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 224° (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 Mueo Airport (PDC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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