JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,724 km
6,664 miles
MIM
Merimbula
Australia
Distance
10,724 km
6,664 mi / 5,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MIM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Merimbula Airport
IATA Code JNB MIM
ICAO Code FAOR YMER
City Johannesburg Merimbula
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -36.910000, 149.900000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Merimbula (MIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Merimbula Airport (MIM) in Merimbula, Australia is 10,724 kilometers (6,664 miles / 5,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in Johannesburg, it's 18:23 in Merimbula. With a 9-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 5,551 feet between the two airports. Merimbula 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 Merimbula (MIM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 230° (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 Merimbula Airport (MIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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