The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 15,699 kilometers (9,755 miles / 8,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 UM with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:55 in Wake Island, it's 19:55 in Johannesburg. With a 10-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 5,535 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Wake Island Airfield. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 91° (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 Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.