JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
5,221 km
3,244 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
5,221 km
3,244 mi / 2,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

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JNB WZA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code JNB WZA
ICAO Code FAOR DGLW
City Johannesburg Wa
Country South Africa Ghana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Accra
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 10.080000, -2.510000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 5,221 kilometers (3,244 miles / 2,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:19 in Johannesburg, it's 05:19 in Wa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,498 feet between the two airports. Wa 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 Wa (WZA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 141° (southeast). 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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