Distance From MacDill Air Force Base to OR Tambo International Airport, MCF - JNB Distance

The distance from MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8233 miles or 13250 kilometers or 7150 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Tampa ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MCF - JNB

Kilometers		13250 km
Statute Miles		8233 miles
Nautical Miles		7150 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 55 minutes

MacDill Air Force Base to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - MCF to JNB Flight Path

Location of MacDill Air Force Base & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tampa to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tampa, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MCF - JNB

Time difference between Tampa (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of Tampa.

Location	Local Time
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-15, 02:10:18 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 09:10:18 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

MacDill Air Force Base (MCF / KMCF) Tampa, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa