JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
7,043 km
4,376 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
7,043 km
4,376 mi / 3,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MLA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code JNB MLA
ICAO Code FAOR LMML
City Johannesburg Luqa
Country South Africa Malta
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Malta
Elevation 5,558 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 35.860000, 14.480000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 7,043 kilometers (4,376 miles / 3,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Johannesburg, it's 10:22 in Luqa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Luqa 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 Luqa (MLA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 166° (south 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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