JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,265 km
6,999 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
11,265 km
6,999 mi / 6,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

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JNB WLC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code JNB WLC
ICAO Code FAOR YWCH
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 11,265 kilometers (6,999 miles / 6,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 20:43 in Johannesburg, it's 05:43 in Walcha 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Walcha 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 230° (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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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