JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,456 km
5,254 miles
MLH
Bale/Mulhouse
Switzerland
Distance
8,456 km
5,254 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MLH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport
IATA Code JNB MLH
ICAO Code FAOR LSZM
City Johannesburg Bale/Mulhouse
Country South Africa Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Paris
Elevation 5,558 ft 885 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 47.590000, 7.530000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) in Bale/Mulhouse, Switzerland is 8,456 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Switzerland. 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 03:31 in Johannesburg, it's 02:31 in Bale/Mulhouse.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,673 feet between the two airports. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg 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 Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 161° (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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