JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,765 km
9,175 miles
WLD
Winfield/Arkansas City
United States
Distance
14,765 km
9,175 mi / 7,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WLD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Strother Field
IATA Code JNB WLD
ICAO Code FAOR KWLD
City Johannesburg Winfield/Arkansas City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,160 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 37.170000, -97.040000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 14,765 kilometers (9,175 miles / 7,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Johannesburg, it's 02:04 in Winfield/Arkansas City. With a 8-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 4,398 feet between the two airports. Strother Field 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 Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 93° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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