Distance From Wasum Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, WUM - JNB Distance

The distance from Wasum Airport (WUM) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7911 miles or 12731 kilometers or 6870 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 Wasum ( Papua New Guinea ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wasum and Johannesburg takes around 18 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wasum Airport, Wasum, Papua New Guinea to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 18 hours 11 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 • WUM - JNB

Kilometers		12731 km
Statute Miles		7911 miles
Nautical Miles		6870 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 11 minutes

Wasum Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - WUM to JNB Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wasum, Papua New Guinea and Johannesburg, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Wasum, Papua New Guinea and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WUM - JNB

Time difference between Wasum (Papua New Guinea) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 8 Hours behind Wasum.

Location	Local Time
Wasum (Papua New Guinea)	2026-05-04, 11:53:27 +10
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-05-04, 03:53:27 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

Wasum Airport (WUM / AYZM) Wasum, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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