JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,034 km
642 miles
MPA
Mpacha
Namibia
Distance
1,034 km
642 mi / 558 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MPA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Katima Mulilo Airport
IATA Code JNB MPA
ICAO Code FAOR FYKM
City Johannesburg Mpacha
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,144 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -17.630000, 24.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mpacha (MPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Mpacha, Namibia is 1,034 kilometers (642 miles / 558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Johannesburg, it's 23:09 in Mpacha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,414 feet between the two airports. Katima Mulilo 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 Mpacha (MPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 157° (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 Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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