Distance From Hepler Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Hepler Airport () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8671 miles or 13955 kilometers or 7530 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from St Wendel ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Wendel and Johannesburg takes around 19 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hepler Airport, St Wendel, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 19 hours 56 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - JNB

Kilometers		13955 km
Statute Miles		8671 miles
Nautical Miles		7530 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 56 minutes

Hepler Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Hepler Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view St Wendel to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between St Wendel, United States and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between St Wendel (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 7 Hours ahead of St Wendel.

Location	Local Time
St Wendel (United States)	2025-12-15, 00:29:29 EST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 07:29:29 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Hepler Airport ( / 43IN) St Wendel, United States

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa