JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,702 km
9,757 miles
YDA
Dawson City
Canada
Distance
15,702 km
9,757 mi / 8,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB YDA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dawson City Airport
IATA Code JNB YDA
ICAO Code FAOR CYDA
City Johannesburg Dawson City
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.040000, -139.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Dawson City (YDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dawson City Airport (YDA) in Dawson City, Canada is 15,702 kilometers (9,757 miles / 8,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 22:11 in Johannesburg, it's 12:11 in Dawson City. 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 4,343 feet between the two airports. Dawson City 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 Dawson City (YDA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 18° (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 Dawson City Airport (YDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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