Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, JNB - WUH Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) is 6900 miles or 11103 kilometers or 5992 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 Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Wuhan (Huangpi) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Wuhan (Huangpi) takes around 15 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, Wuhan (Huangpi), China is 15 hours 51 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 - WUH

Kilometers		11103 km
Statute Miles		6900 miles
Nautical Miles		5992 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 51 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to WUH Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Wuhan (Huangpi) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johannesburg, South Africa and Wuhan (Huangpi), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Wuhan (Huangpi), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - WUH

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Wuhan (Huangpi) (China) is 6 Hours.
Wuhan (Huangpi) time is 6 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 17:23:08 SAST
Wuhan (Huangpi) (China)	2025-12-15, 23:23:08 CST

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

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

Destination

Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH / ZHHH) Wuhan (Huangpi), China