JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,937 km
7,417 miles
YBI
Black Tickle
Canada
Distance
11,937 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YBI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Black Tickle Airport
IATA Code JNB YBI
ICAO Code FAOR CCE4
City Johannesburg Black Tickle
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.470000, -55.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Black Tickle (YBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Black Tickle Airport (YBI) in Black Tickle, Canada is 11,937 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 21:11 in Johannesburg, it's 15:11 in Black Tickle. With a 6-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 5,501 feet between the two airports. Black Tickle 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 Black Tickle (YBI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Black Tickle Airport (YBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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