JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,905 km
6,776 miles
MVA
Myvatn
Iceland
Distance
10,905 km
6,776 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB MVA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Reykjahlid Airport
IATA Code JNB MVA
ICAO Code FAOR BIRL
City Johannesburg Myvatn
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,030 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 65.660000, -16.920000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Myvatn (MVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) in Myvatn, Iceland is 10,905 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Iceland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Johannesburg, it's 23:28 in Myvatn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,528 feet between the two airports. Reykjahlid 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 Myvatn (MVA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 140° (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 Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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