JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,534 km
10,274 miles
YCA
Courtenay
Canada
Distance
16,534 km
10,274 mi / 8,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YCA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Courtenay Airpark
IATA Code JNB YCA
ICAO Code FAOR CAH3
City Johannesburg Courtenay
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.680000, -124.980000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Courtenay (YCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Courtenay Airpark (YCA) in Courtenay, Canada is 16,534 kilometers (10,274 miles / 8,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 15:13 in Johannesburg, it's 05:13 in Courtenay. With a 10-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 5,549 feet between the two airports. Courtenay Airpark 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 Courtenay (YCA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 51° (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 Courtenay Airpark (YCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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