JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
2,158 km
1,341 miles
MYW
Mtwara
Tanzania
Distance
2,158 km
1,341 mi / 1,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
38°
northeast

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JNB MYW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mtwara Airport
IATA Code JNB MYW
ICAO Code FAOR HTMT
City Johannesburg Mtwara
Country South Africa Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5,558 ft 371 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -10.340000, 40.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mtwara (MYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mtwara Airport (MYW) in Mtwara, Tanzania is 2,158 kilometers (1,341 miles / 1,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Johannesburg, it's 11:03 in Mtwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,187 feet between the two airports. Mtwara 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 Mtwara (MYW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 214° (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 Mtwara Airport (MYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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