JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
9,237 km
5,740 miles
WRW
Warrawagine Airport
Australia
Distance
9,237 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WRW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Warrawagine Airport
IATA Code JNB WRW
ICAO Code FAOR YWWG
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -20.850000, 120.710000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Warrawagine Airport (WRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Warrawagine Airport (WRW) in Warrawagine Airport, Australia is 9,237 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 21:29 in Johannesburg, it's 03:29 in Warrawagine 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Warrawagine 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 Warrawagine Airport (WRW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 245° (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 Warrawagine Airport (WRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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