JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,901 km
9,259 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
14,901 km
9,259 mi / 8,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
146°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

JNB WLS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code JNB WLS
ICAO Code FAOR NLWW
City Johannesburg Wallis Island
Country South Africa WF
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 5,558 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 14,901 kilometers (9,259 miles / 8,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 WF. 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 03:11 in Johannesburg, it's 13:11 in Wallis Island. With a 10-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 5,479 feet between the two airports. Hihifo 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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 211° (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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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