Distance From Malta International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, MLA - JNB Distance

The distance from Malta International Airport (MLA) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 4377 miles or 7044 kilometers or 3801 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 Valletta ( Malta ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Valletta and Johannesburg takes around 10 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Malta International Airport, Valletta, Malta to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 10 hours 3 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 • MLA - JNB

Kilometers		7044 km
Statute Miles		4377 miles
Nautical Miles		3801 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 3 minutes

Malta International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - MLA to JNB Flight Path

Location of Malta International Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Valletta to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Valletta, Malta and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MLA - JNB

Time difference between Valletta (Malta) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Valletta (Malta)	2026-09-19, 23:02:47 CEST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-09-19, 23:02:47 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

Malta International Airport (MLA / LMML) Valletta, Malta

Destination

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