JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,595 km
8,448 miles
MGE
Marietta
United States
Distance
13,595 km
8,448 mi / 7,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MGE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dobbins Arb Airport
IATA Code JNB MGE
ICAO Code FAOR KMGE
City Johannesburg Marietta
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 33.910000, -84.510000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Marietta (MGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dobbins Arb Airport (MGE) in Marietta, United States is 13,595 kilometers (8,448 miles / 7,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 02:33 in Johannesburg, it's 19:33 in Marietta. 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 4,490 feet between the two airports. Dobbins Arb 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 Marietta (MGE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 102° (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 Dobbins Arb Airport (MGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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