JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,015 km
4,980 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
8,015 km
4,980 mi / 4,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
217°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB WPU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code JNB WPU
ICAO Code FAOR SCGZ
City Johannesburg Puerto Williams
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 5,558 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 8,015 kilometers (4,980 miles / 4,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 217°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:12 in Johannesburg, it's 20:12 in Puerto Williams. 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 5,470 feet between the two airports. Guardiamarina Zanartu 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). 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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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