JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,676 km
6,634 miles
WGA
Wagga Wagga
Australia
Distance
10,676 km
6,634 mi / 5,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WGA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wagga Wagga City Airport
IATA Code JNB WGA
ICAO Code FAOR YSWG
City Johannesburg Wagga Wagga
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 5,558 ft 724 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -35.170000, 147.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wagga Wagga (WGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wagga Wagga City Airport (WGA) in Wagga Wagga, Australia is 10,676 kilometers (6,634 miles / 5,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:30 in Johannesburg, it's 02:30 in Wagga Wagga. With a 9-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 4,834 feet between the two airports. Wagga Wagga City 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 Wagga Wagga (WGA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 232° (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 Wagga Wagga City Airport (WGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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