JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,349 km
2,081 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
3,349 km
2,081 mi / 1,808 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WJR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code JNB WJR
ICAO Code FAOR HKWJ
City Johannesburg Wajir
Country South Africa Kenya
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5,558 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 1.730000, 40.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 3,349 kilometers (2,081 miles / 1,808 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Johannesburg, it's 16:27 in Wajir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,788 feet between the two airports. Wajir 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 Wajir (WJR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 202° (south 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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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