JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,539 km
3,442 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
5,539 km
3,442 mi / 2,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MLW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code JNB MLW
ICAO Code FAOR GLMR
City Johannesburg Monrovia
Country South Africa Liberia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 5,558 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 6.290000, -10.760000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 5,539 kilometers (3,442 miles / 2,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Liberia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Johannesburg, it's 11:31 in Monrovia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,533 feet between the two airports. Spriggs Payne 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 Monrovia (MLW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 132° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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