# Distance from Johannesburg (JNB) to Matsuyama (MYJ)

> 12,849 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,849 km / 7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 255° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (South Africa) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 00:53 in Johannesburg, it's 07:53 in Matsuyama)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,533 ft (MYJ is lower than JNB)

## Airports

### [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Johannesburg, South Africa
- ICAO: FAOR
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -26.130000, 28.240000
- Elevation: 5,558 ft

### [Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/myj-matsuyama-matsuyama-airport/1ef266df-8c53-60d2-b4e7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsuyama, Japan
- ICAO: RJOM
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 33.830000, 132.700000
- Elevation: 25 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:53 in Johannesburg, it's 07:53 in Matsuyama.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jnb-johannesburg-o-r-tambo-international-airport/1ef266de-d3b0-6ec6-b1f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Matsuyama Airport (MYJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/myj-matsuyama-matsuyama-airport/1ef266df-8c53-60d2-b4e7-06bb2780ed98)
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