JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,270 km
10,110 miles
MUO
Mountain Home
United States
Distance
16,270 km
10,110 mi / 8,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MUO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mountain Home Afb Airport
IATA Code JNB MUO
ICAO Code FAOR KMUO
City Johannesburg Mountain Home
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,996 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.040000, -115.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mountain Home (MUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) in Mountain Home, United States is 16,270 kilometers (10,110 miles / 8,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 09:54 in Johannesburg, it's 00:54 in Mountain Home. With a 9-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 2,562 feet between the two airports. Mountain Home Afb 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 Mountain Home (MUO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). 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 Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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