JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,202 km
5,718 miles
MGK
Mong Tong
Myanmar
Distance
9,202 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
63°
east northeast

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JNB MGK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mong Tong Airport
IATA Code JNB MGK
ICAO Code FAOR VYMT
City Johannesburg Mong Tong
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,840 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 20.300000, 98.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mong Tong (MGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mong Tong Airport (MGK) in Mong Tong, Myanmar is 9,202 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Johannesburg, it's 15:37 in Mong Tong. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,718 feet between the two airports. Mong Tong 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 Mong Tong (MGK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). 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 Mong Tong Airport (MGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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