JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,647 km
9,723 miles
WMO
White Mountain
United States
Distance
15,647 km
9,723 mi / 8,449 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

JNB WMO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport White Mountain Airport
IATA Code JNB WMO
ICAO Code FAOR PAWM
City Johannesburg White Mountain
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 5,558 ft 267 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.690000, -163.410000

Johannesburg (JNB) to White Mountain (WMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to White Mountain Airport (WMO) in White Mountain, United States is 15,647 kilometers (9,723 miles / 8,449 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 13:43 in Johannesburg, it's 02:43 in White Mountain. 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 5,291 feet between the two airports. White Mountain 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 White Mountain (WMO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 White Mountain Airport (WMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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