CYA
Les Cayes
Haiti
12,054 km
7,490 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Port-au-Prince
Heading
112°
east southeast

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CYA JNB
Airport Name Les Cayes Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CYA JNB
ICAO Code MTCA FAOR
City Les Cayes Johannesburg
Country Haiti South Africa
Timezone America/Port-au-Prince Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 203 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 18.270000, -73.790000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Les Cayes (CYA) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Les Cayes Airport (CYA) in Les Cayes, Haiti to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Haiti with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:50 in Les Cayes, it's 16:50 in Johannesburg. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,355 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Les Cayes Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Les Cayes (CYA) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Les Cayes Airport (CYA) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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