JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,160 km
9,420 miles
XCL
Cluff Lake
Canada
Distance
15,160 km
9,420 mi / 8,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XCL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Cluff Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB XCL
ICAO Code FAOR CJS3
City Johannesburg Cluff Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,112 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 58.390000, -109.520000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Cluff Lake (XCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) in Cluff Lake, Canada is 15,160 kilometers (9,420 miles / 8,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 04:03 in Johannesburg, it's 20:03 in Cluff Lake. With a 8-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 4,446 feet between the two airports. Cluff Lake 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 Cluff Lake (XCL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 61° (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 Cluff Lake Airport (XCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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