JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,982 km
9,310 miles
WWR
Woodward
United States
Distance
14,982 km
9,310 mi / 8,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
296°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB WWR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport West Woodward Airport
IATA Code JNB WWR
ICAO Code FAOR KWWR
City Johannesburg Woodward
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,189 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 36.440000, -99.520000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Woodward (WWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to West Woodward Airport (WWR) in Woodward, United States is 14,982 kilometers (9,310 miles / 8,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 03:05 in Johannesburg, it's 20:05 in Woodward. With a 7-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 3,369 feet between the two airports. West Woodward 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 Woodward (WWR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 West Woodward Airport (WWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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