JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,764 km
7,931 miles
MIS
Misima Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,764 km
7,931 mi / 6,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MIS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Misima Island Airport
IATA Code JNB MIS
ICAO Code FAOR AYMS
City Johannesburg Misima Island
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5,558 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.690000, 152.840000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Misima Island (MIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Misima Island Airport (MIS) in Misima Island, Papua New Guinea is 12,764 kilometers (7,931 miles / 6,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:17 in Johannesburg, it's 23:17 in Misima Island. 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 5,532 feet between the two airports. Misima Island 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 Misima Island (MIS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 234° (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 Misima Island Airport (MIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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