Distance From Wawoi Falls Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, WAJ - JNB Distance

The distance from Wawoi Falls Airport (WAJ) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 7487 miles or 12049 kilometers or 6502 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 Wavoi Falls ( Papua New Guinea ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wavoi Falls and Johannesburg takes around 17 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wawoi Falls Airport, Wavoi Falls, Papua New Guinea to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 17 hours 12 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 • WAJ - JNB

Kilometers		12049 km
Statute Miles		7487 miles
Nautical Miles		6502 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 12 minutes

Wawoi Falls Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - WAJ to JNB Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • WAJ - JNB

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

Location	Local Time
Wavoi Falls (Papua New Guinea)	2026-10-24, 17:49:08 +10
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2026-10-24, 09:49:08 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

Wawoi Falls Airport (WAJ / AYWF) Wavoi Falls, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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