JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,277 km
8,872 miles
MSA
Muskrat Dam
Canada
Distance
14,277 km
8,872 mi / 7,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MSA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Muskrat Dam Airport
IATA Code JNB MSA
ICAO Code FAOR CZMD
City Johannesburg Muskrat Dam
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 911 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.440000, -91.760000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Muskrat Dam (MSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) in Muskrat Dam, Canada is 14,277 kilometers (8,872 miles / 7,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Canada. 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 20:18 in Johannesburg, it's 12:18 in Muskrat Dam. 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 4,647 feet between the two airports. Muskrat Dam 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 Muskrat Dam (MSA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Muskrat Dam Airport (MSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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