JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,944 km
5,558 miles
MCP
Macapa
Brazil
Distance
8,944 km
5,558 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

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Airport Comparison

JNB MCP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Alberto Alcolumbre Airport
IATA Code JNB MCP
ICAO Code FAOR SBMQ
City Johannesburg Macapa
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Belem
Elevation 5,558 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 0.050000, -51.070000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Macapa (MCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) in Macapa, Brazil is 8,944 kilometers (5,558 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 South Africa with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:16 in Johannesburg, it's 19:16 in Macapa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,502 feet between the two airports. Alberto Alcolumbre 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 Macapa (MCP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Alberto Alcolumbre Airport (MCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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