The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ciudad Mante National Airport (MMC) in Ciudad Mante, Mexico is 14,698 kilometers (9,133 miles / 7,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:51 in Johannesburg, it's 19:51 in Ciudad Mante. 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 5,217 feet between the two airports. Ciudad Mante National 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 Ciudad Mante (MMC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 105° (east 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 Ciudad Mante National Airport (MMC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.