JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
260 km
161 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
260 km
161 mi / 140 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code JNB WEL
ICAO Code FAOR FAWM
City Johannesburg Welkom
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 260 kilometers (161 miles / 140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 03:26 in Johannesburg, it's 03:26 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,159 feet between the two airports. Welkom 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 Welkom (WEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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