Johannesburg to Mthatha flight distance & time (JNB-UTT)
How far is Johannesburg from Mthatha by plane? The great circle distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) is 601 km / 325 nm, about 1h 1m flight time, with an initial heading of 176° (S).
| From | OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, ZA |
|---|---|
| To | K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT), Mthatha, ZA |
| Distance | 601 km · 325 nm · 373 mi |
| Initial heading | 176° (S) |
Airlines on this route
Aircraft with enough range to fly JNB to UTT nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| SOKO 522 | 327 nm / 606 km |
| Miles M.14 Magister / Hawk Trainer III | 329 nm / 609 km |
| HAL, Hindustan HJT-16 Kiran | 332 nm / 615 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Mil Mi-6 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Nardi / Piaggio FN.305 | 335 nm / 620 km |
| Boeing Model 15 / PW-9 / FB | 339 nm / 628 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 206L Long Ranger | 340 nm / 630 km |
| Kazan Ansat | 343 nm / 635 km |
| Percival P.40 Prentice | 344 nm / 637 km |
| LET Z-37 Cmelak | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Aeritalia / Fiat G.91 | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Aeritalia / Fiat G.91 | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Zlin (Moravan) Zlin Z 37T / Z 137T Agro-Turbo | 346 nm / 641 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-55 (H-19) | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Aeronca 15AC Sedan | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Piasecki H-21 / CH-21 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| AVRO 594 / 616 Avian | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Robinson R44 | 348 nm / 644 km |
| Eurocopter EC 130 | 348 nm / 644 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Johannesburg from Mthatha?
- The great circle distance between Johannesburg and Mthatha is 601 km (325 nm / 373 mi).
- How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Mthatha?
- A direct flight from JNB to UTT takes about 1h 1m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Mthatha?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.