JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,187 km
9,436 miles
MDD
Midland
United States
Distance
15,187 km
9,436 mi / 8,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MDD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Midland Airpark
IATA Code JNB MDD
ICAO Code FAOR KMDD
City Johannesburg Midland
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,805 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 32.040000, -102.100000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Midland (MDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Midland Airpark (MDD) in Midland, United States is 15,187 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 15:32 in Johannesburg, it's 07:32 in Midland. With a 8-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 2,753 feet between the two airports. Midland Airpark 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 Midland (MDD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Midland Airpark (MDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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