JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,922 km
5,544 miles
WME
Mount Keith Airport
Australia
Distance
8,922 km
5,544 mi / 4,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

JNB WME
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Mount Keith Airport
IATA Code JNB WME
ICAO Code FAOR YMNE
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,792 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -27.290000, 120.560000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Mount Keith Airport (WME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Mount Keith Airport (WME) in Mount Keith Airport, Australia is 8,922 kilometers (5,544 miles / 4,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 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 10:01 in Johannesburg, it's 16:01 in Mount Keith Airport. With a 6-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 3,766 feet between the two airports. Mount Keith 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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 246° (west 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 Mount Keith Airport (WME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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