JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,627 km
2,253 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
3,627 km
2,253 mi / 1,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB MGQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code JNB MGQ
ICAO Code FAOR HCMM
City Johannesburg Mogadishu
Country South Africa Somalia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 5,558 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 2.010000, 45.300000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 3,627 kilometers (2,253 miles / 1,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:15 in Johannesburg, it's 00:15 in Mogadishu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,529 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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