JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,340 km
8,289 miles
WAY
Waynesburg
United States
Distance
13,340 km
8,289 mi / 7,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WAY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Greene County Airport
IATA Code JNB WAY
ICAO Code FAOR KWAY
City Johannesburg Waynesburg
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,069 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 39.900000, -80.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Waynesburg (WAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Greene County Airport (WAY) in Waynesburg, United States is 13,340 kilometers (8,289 miles / 7,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:17 in Johannesburg, it's 06:17 in Waynesburg. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,489 feet between the two airports. Greene County 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 Waynesburg (WAY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Greene County Airport (WAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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