JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,130 km
8,780 miles
YAX
Angling Lake
Canada
Distance
14,130 km
8,780 mi / 7,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YAX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wapekeka Airport
IATA Code JNB YAX
ICAO Code FAOR CKB6
City Johannesburg Angling Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.850000, -89.580000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Angling Lake (YAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wapekeka Airport (YAX) in Angling Lake, Canada is 14,130 kilometers (8,780 miles / 7,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 17:28 in Johannesburg, it's 09:28 in Angling 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 4,846 feet between the two airports. Wapekeka 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 Angling Lake (YAX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Wapekeka Airport (YAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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