JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,984 km
8,068 miles
YCY
Clyde River
Canada
Distance
12,984 km
8,068 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YCY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Clyde River Airport
IATA Code JNB YCY
ICAO Code FAOR CYCY
City Johannesburg Clyde River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 70.490000, -68.520000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Clyde River (YCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Clyde River Airport (YCY) in Clyde River, Canada is 12,984 kilometers (8,068 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 13:51 in Johannesburg, it's 06:51 in Clyde River. With a 7-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 5,471 feet between the two airports. Clyde River 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 Clyde River (YCY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 93° (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 Clyde River Airport (YCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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