JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,972 km
3,090 miles
MWE
Merowe
Sudan
Distance
4,972 km
3,090 mi / 2,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB MWE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Merowe Airport
IATA Code JNB MWE
ICAO Code FAOR HSMR
City Johannesburg Merowe
Country South Africa Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 5,558 ft 846 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 18.450000, 31.830000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Merowe (MWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Merowe Airport (MWE) in Merowe, Sudan is 4,972 kilometers (3,090 miles / 2,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:58 in Johannesburg, it's 01:58 in Merowe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,712 feet between the two airports. Merowe 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 Merowe (MWE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 185° (south). 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 Merowe Airport (MWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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