JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,952 km
5,562 miles
WIT
Wittenoom Airport
Australia
Distance
8,952 km
5,562 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
110°
east southeast

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JNB WIT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wittenoom Airport
IATA Code JNB WIT
ICAO Code FAOR YWIT
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 444 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.220000, 118.350000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wittenoom Airport (WIT) in Wittenoom Airport, Australia is 8,952 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 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 23:52 in Johannesburg, it's 05:52 in Wittenoom Airport. With a 6-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 5,114 feet between the two airports. Wittenoom 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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Wittenoom Airport (WIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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