JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,740 km
6,673 miles
WWY
West Wyalong
Australia
Distance
10,740 km
6,673 mi / 5,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WWY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport West Wyalong Airport
IATA Code JNB WWY
ICAO Code FAOR YWWL
City Johannesburg West Wyalong
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 859 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -33.940000, 147.190000

Johannesburg (JNB) to West Wyalong (WWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to West Wyalong Airport (WWY) in West Wyalong, Australia is 10,740 kilometers (6,673 miles / 5,799 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 19:33 in Johannesburg, it's 04:33 in West Wyalong. 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 4,699 feet between the two airports. West Wyalong 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 West Wyalong (WWY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (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 West Wyalong Airport (WWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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