JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,531 km
9,651 miles
WBQ
Beaver
United States
Distance
15,531 km
9,651 mi / 8,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB WBQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Beaver Airport
IATA Code JNB WBQ
ICAO Code FAOR PAWB
City Johannesburg Beaver
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 365 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 66.360000, -147.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Beaver (WBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Beaver Airport (WBQ) in Beaver, United States is 15,531 kilometers (9,651 miles / 8,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 04:09 in Johannesburg, it's 17:09 in Beaver. With a 11-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 5,193 feet between the two airports. Beaver 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 Beaver (WBQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Beaver Airport (WBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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