ESU
Essaouira
Morocco
7,558 km
4,696 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,558 km
4,696 mi / 4,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ESU JNB
Airport Name Mogador Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code ESU JNB
ICAO Code GMMI FAOR
City Essaouira Johannesburg
Country Morocco South Africa
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 384 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 31.400000, -9.680000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Essaouira (ESU) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mogador Airport (ESU) in Essaouira, Morocco to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,558 kilometers (4,696 miles / 4,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Morocco with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:15 in Essaouira, it's 03:15 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,174 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Mogador Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Essaouira (ESU) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mogador Airport (ESU) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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