JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,312 km
7,651 miles
YDG
Digby
Canada
Distance
12,312 km
7,651 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YDG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport
IATA Code JNB YDG
ICAO Code FAOR CYID
City Johannesburg Digby
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 499 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 44.550000, -65.790000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Digby (YDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport (YDG) in Digby, Canada is 12,312 kilometers (7,651 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 10:36 in Johannesburg, it's 04:36 in Digby. 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 5,059 feet between the two airports. Digby / Annapolis Regional 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 Digby (YDG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport (YDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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