Distance From Walvoord Field to OR Tambo International Airport

The distance from Walvoord Field () to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 9156 miles or 14735 kilometers or 7951 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 Hickman ( United States ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hickman and Johannesburg takes around 21 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walvoord Field, Hickman, United States to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 21 hours 3 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		14735 km
Statute Miles		9156 miles
Nautical Miles		7951 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 3 minutes

Walvoord Field to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - to JNB Flight Path

Location of Walvoord Field & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hickman to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - JNB

Time difference between Hickman (United States) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 8 Hours ahead of Hickman.

Location	Local Time
Hickman (United States)	2026-03-19, 00:41:09 MDT
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-03-19, 08:41:09 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

Walvoord Field ( / 2NE8) Hickman, United States

Destination

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