JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,044 km
9,969 miles
YDL
Dease Lake
Canada
Distance
16,044 km
9,969 mi / 8,663 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YDL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Dease Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YDL
ICAO Code FAOR CYDL
City Johannesburg Dease Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,600 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 58.420000, -130.030000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Dease Lake (YDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Dease Lake Airport (YDL) in Dease Lake, Canada is 16,044 kilometers (9,969 miles / 8,663 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 20:32 in Johannesburg, it's 10:32 in Dease Lake. 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 2,958 feet between the two airports. Dease Lake 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 Dease Lake (YDL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 35° (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 Dease Lake Airport (YDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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