JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,791 km
1,113 miles
WMD
Mandabe
Madagascar
Distance
1,791 km
1,113 mi / 967 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WMD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mandabe Airport
IATA Code JNB WMD
ICAO Code FAOR FMSC
City Johannesburg Mandabe
Country South Africa Madagascar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 5,558 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -21.050000, 44.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mandabe (WMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mandabe Airport (WMD) in Mandabe, Madagascar is 1,791 kilometers (1,113 miles / 967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:37 in Johannesburg, it's 05:37 in Mandabe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,607 feet between the two airports. Mandabe 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 Mandabe (WMD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 248° (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 Mandabe Airport (WMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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