JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,186 km
5,708 miles
MUQ
Muccan Station
Australia
Distance
9,186 km
5,708 mi / 4,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB MUQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Muccan Station Airport
IATA Code JNB MUQ
ICAO Code FAOR YMUC
City Johannesburg Muccan Station
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -20.660000, 120.070000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Muccan Station (MUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Muccan Station Airport (MUQ) in Muccan Station, Australia is 9,186 kilometers (5,708 miles / 4,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Australia. 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 10:22 in Johannesburg, it's 16:22 in Muccan Station. With a 6-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 5,258 feet between the two airports. Muccan Station 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 Muccan Station (MUQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Muccan Station Airport (MUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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