JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,854 km
1,774 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
2,854 km
1,774 mi / 1,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB MBQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code JNB MBQ
ICAO Code FAOR HUMA
City Johannesburg Mbarara
Country South Africa Uganda
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Kampala
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 2,854 kilometers (1,774 miles / 1,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Johannesburg, it's 10:18 in Mbarara.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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