JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,232 km
5,736 miles
NMT
Namtu
Myanmar
Distance
9,232 km
5,736 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB NMT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Namtu Airport
IATA Code JNB NMT
ICAO Code FAOR VYNT
City Johannesburg Namtu
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,000 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 23.080000, 97.380000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Namtu (NMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Namtu Airport (NMT) in Namtu, Myanmar is 9,232 kilometers (5,736 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 21:47 in Johannesburg, it's 02:17 in Namtu. 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 3,558 feet between the two airports. Namtu 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 Namtu (NMT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 238° (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 Namtu Airport (NMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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