JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,519 km
7,158 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
11,519 km
7,158 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

JNB XMS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code JNB XMS
ICAO Code FAOR SEMC
City Johannesburg Macas
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 11,519 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Johannesburg, it's 16:49 in Macas. 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 2,106 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal 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 Macas (XMS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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