JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
1,418 km
881 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
1,418 km
881 mi / 765 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WVB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB WVB
ICAO Code FAOR FYWB
City Johannesburg Walvis Bay
Country South Africa Namibia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5,558 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 1,418 kilometers (881 miles / 765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Johannesburg, it's 14:59 in Walvis Bay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,259 feet between the two airports. Walvis Bay 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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