JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,672 km
6,631 miles
MAL
Mangole Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,672 km
6,631 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

JNB MAL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mangole Airport Falabisahaya
IATA Code JNB MAL
ICAO Code FAOR WAPE
City Johannesburg Mangole Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 5,558 ft 889 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -1.880000, 125.830000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mangole Island (MAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia is 10,672 kilometers (6,631 miles / 5,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:37 in Johannesburg, it's 02:37 in Mangole Island. With a 7-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 4,669 feet between the two airports. Mangole Airport Falabisahaya 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 Mangole Island (MAL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 243° (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 Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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