JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,826 km
2,378 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
3,826 km
2,378 mi / 2,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WAC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code JNB WAC
ICAO Code FAOR HAWC
City Johannesburg Waca
Country South Africa Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 7.170000, 37.170000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 3,826 kilometers (2,378 miles / 2,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:05 in Johannesburg, it's 07:05 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Waca 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 Waca (WAC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 194° (south 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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