JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,601 km
7,209 miles
WPK
Wrotham Park Airport
Australia
Distance
11,601 km
7,209 mi / 6,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

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JNB WPK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wrotham Park Airport
IATA Code JNB WPK
ICAO Code FAOR YWMP
City Johannesburg N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 5,558 ft 152 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -16.660000, 144.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wrotham Park Airport (WPK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wrotham Park Airport (WPK) in Wrotham Park Airport, Australia is 11,601 kilometers (7,209 miles / 6,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 19:09 in Johannesburg, it's 03:09 in Wrotham Park Airport. 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 5,406 feet between the two airports. Wrotham Park 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 Wrotham Park Airport (WPK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 237° (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 Wrotham Park Airport (WPK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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