JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,169 km
9,426 miles
YEV
Inuvik
Canada
Distance
15,169 km
9,426 mi / 8,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB YEV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport
IATA Code JNB YEV
ICAO Code FAOR CYEV
City Johannesburg Inuvik
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Inuvik
Elevation 5,558 ft 224 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 68.300000, -133.480000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Inuvik (YEV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport (YEV) in Inuvik, Canada is 15,169 kilometers (9,426 miles / 8,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 16:48 in Johannesburg, it's 07:48 in Inuvik. With a 9-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 5,334 feet between the two airports. Inuvik (Mike Zubko) 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 Inuvik (YEV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 24° (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 Inuvik (Mike Zubko) Airport (YEV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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