JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
3,765 km
2,340 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
3,765 km
2,340 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB WUU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code JNB WUU
ICAO Code FAOR HSWW
City Johannesburg Wau
Country South Africa South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Juba
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 7.730000, 27.980000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 3,765 kilometers (2,340 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with South Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Johannesburg, it's 12:47 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,029 feet between the two airports. Wau 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 Wau (WUU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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