JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,072 km
666 miles
MZY
Mossel Bay
South Africa
Distance
1,072 km
666 mi / 579 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
212°
south southwest

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JNB MZY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mossel Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB MZY
ICAO Code FAOR FAMO
City Johannesburg Mossel Bay
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 531 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -34.160000, 22.060000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mossel Bay (MZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) in Mossel Bay, South Africa is 1,072 kilometers (666 miles / 579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 02:35 in Johannesburg, it's 02:35 in Mossel Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,027 feet between the two airports. Mossel Bay 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 Mossel Bay (MZY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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