Italy
South AfricaMilan (MXP) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
8,632 km by air, about 11 h 30 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Milan (MXP) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Milan (MXP)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 8,632 km (5,364 mi) |
| Straight line | 8,221 km |
| Flight time | 11 h 30 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Milan (MXP) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Milan Malpensa International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 8,632 km (4,661 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 8,221 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 11 h 30 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. 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 MXP 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 Milan to Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from Italy into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Milan (MXP) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 40th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Milan: Beijing (8,497 km), Xi'an (8,443 km) and Chengdu (8,409 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Milan (MXP) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
8,632 km along the flight path (8,221 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Milan (MXP) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 11 h 30 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 Milan (MXP) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.