JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,604 km
9,696 miles
XMP
Macmillan Pass
Canada
Distance
15,604 km
9,696 mi / 8,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XMP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Macmillan Pass Airport
IATA Code JNB XMP
ICAO Code FAOR CFC4
City Johannesburg Macmillan Pass
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Whitehorse
Elevation 5,558 ft 3,810 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 63.180000, -130.200000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Macmillan Pass (XMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) in Macmillan Pass, Canada is 15,604 kilometers (9,696 miles / 8,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 22:29 in Johannesburg, it's 13:29 in Macmillan Pass. 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 1,748 feet between the two airports. Macmillan Pass 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 Macmillan Pass (XMP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Macmillan Pass Airport (XMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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