MXP
Milan
Italy
8,229 km
5,114 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
8,229 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
162°
south southeast

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MXP QRA
Airport Name Malpensa International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code MXP QRA
ICAO Code LIMC FAGM
City Milan Johannesburg
Country Italy South Africa
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 768 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 45.630000, 8.730000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Milan (MXP) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malpensa International Airport (MXP) in Milan, Italy to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 8,229 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Italy with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Milan, it's 10:12 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,715 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Malpensa International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Milan (MXP) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malpensa International Airport (MXP) and Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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