JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,787 km
5,460 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
8,787 km
5,460 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WAP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code JNB WAP
ICAO Code FAOR SCAP
City Johannesburg Alto Palena
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 5,558 ft 794 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 8,787 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:03 in Johannesburg, it's 20:03 in Alto Palena. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,764 feet between the two airports. Alto Palena 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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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