JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,871 km
9,862 miles
WPC
Pincher Creek
Canada
Distance
15,871 km
9,862 mi / 8,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB WPC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pincher Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB WPC
ICAO Code FAOR CZPC
City Johannesburg Pincher Creek
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,903 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.520000, -114.000000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pincher Creek (WPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pincher Creek Airport (WPC) in Pincher Creek, Canada is 15,871 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Johannesburg, it's 11:02 in Pincher Creek. With a 9-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 1,655 feet between the two airports. Pincher Creek Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pincher Creek (WPC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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