United States
South AfricaMiami (MIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
13,621 km by air, about 17 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Miami (MIA) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Miami (MIA)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,621 km (8,463 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,972 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Miami (MIA) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
Miami to Johannesburg by air: flight distance 13,621 km, heading east from the United States to South Africa. The shortest line over the globe is 12,972 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 17 h 48 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MIA to JNB this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Miami to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Miami (MIA) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 48th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Miami: Auckland (13,609 km), Nairobi (13,420 km) and Abu Dhabi (13,253 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
13,621 km along the flight path (12,972 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Miami (MIA) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 17 h 48 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Johannesburg (JNB) to Miami (MIA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg (JNB)4,272 km
Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg (JNB)4,750 km
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Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg (JNB)6,555 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.