JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,845 km
5,496 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
8,845 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

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JNB MWQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code JNB MWQ
ICAO Code FAOR VYMW
City Johannesburg Magway
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 20.170000, 94.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 8,845 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:07 in Johannesburg, it's 11:37 in Magway. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,279 feet between the two airports. Magway 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 Magway (MWQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Magway Airport (MWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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