JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,112 km
8,148 miles
MRK
Marco Island
United States
Distance
13,112 km
8,148 mi / 7,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MRK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Marco Island Executive Airport
IATA Code JNB MRK
ICAO Code FAOR KMKY
City Johannesburg Marco Island
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 26.000000, -81.700000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Marco Island (MRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK) in Marco Island, United States is 13,112 kilometers (8,148 miles / 7,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 United States. 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 11:46 in Johannesburg, it's 04:46 in Marco Island. With a 7-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 5,553 feet between the two airports. Marco Island Executive 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 Marco Island (MRK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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