JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
6,790 km
4,219 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
6,790 km
4,219 mi / 3,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WAX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code JNB WAX
ICAO Code FAOR HLZW
City Johannesburg Zuwara
Country South Africa Libya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 32.950000, 12.020000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 6,790 kilometers (4,219 miles / 3,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:26 in Johannesburg, it's 08:26 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,558 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 163° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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