JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,076 km
6,882 miles
WGE
Walgett Airport
Australia
Distance
11,076 km
6,882 mi / 5,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WGE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Walgett Airport
IATA Code JNB WGE
ICAO Code FAOR YWLG
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 439 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -30.030000, 148.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Walgett Airport (WGE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Walgett Airport (WGE) in Walgett Airport, Australia is 11,076 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:00 in Johannesburg, it's 17:00 in Walgett Airport. With a 9-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 5,119 feet between the two airports. Walgett 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). 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 Walgett Airport (WGE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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