JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,911 km
9,887 miles
MCG
Mc Grath
United States
Distance
15,911 km
9,887 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB MCG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mc Grath Airport
IATA Code JNB MCG
ICAO Code FAOR PAMC
City Johannesburg Mc Grath
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 343 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.950000, -155.610000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mc Grath (MCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mc Grath Airport (MCG) in Mc Grath, United States is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Johannesburg, it's 14:46 in Mc Grath. With a 11-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 5,215 feet between the two airports. Mc Grath 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 Mc Grath (MCG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Mc Grath Airport (MCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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