JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,331 km
7,662 miles
MWX
Muan International Airport
South Korea
Distance
12,331 km
7,662 mi / 6,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB MWX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Muan International Airport
IATA Code JNB MWX
ICAO Code FAOR RKJB
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa South Korea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Seoul
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 34.990000, 126.380000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Muan International Airport (MWX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Muan International Airport (MWX) in Muan International Airport, South Korea is 12,331 kilometers (7,662 miles / 6,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 South Korea. 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 23:28 in Johannesburg, it's 06:28 in Muan International Airport. With a 7-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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Muan International 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 Muan International Airport (MWX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 252° (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 Muan International Airport (MWX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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