Airport Comparison
| JNB | MOI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Mitiaro Island Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | MOI |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | NCMR |
| City | Johannesburg | Mitiaro Island |
| Country | South Africa | CK |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Pacific/Rarotonga |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 25 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | -19.840000, -157.700000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Mitiaro Island (MOI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) in Mitiaro Island, CK is 14,863 kilometers (9,236 miles / 8,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south at a heading of 172°.
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 CK. 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 01:45 in Johannesburg, it's 13:45 in Mitiaro Island. With a 12-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 5,533 feet between the two airports. Mitiaro 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 Mitiaro Island (MOI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Mitiaro Island Airport (MOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.