JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,296 km
9,505 miles
YFI
Suncor Energy Site
Canada
Distance
15,296 km
9,505 mi / 8,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YFI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Mackay / Firebag
IATA Code JNB YFI
ICAO Code FAOR CFG6
City Johannesburg Suncor Energy Site
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,762 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 57.280000, -110.980000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Suncor Energy Site (YFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) in Suncor Energy Site, Canada is 15,296 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 18:45 in Johannesburg, it's 09:45 in Suncor Energy Site. 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 3,796 feet between the two airports. Fort Mackay / Firebag 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 Suncor Energy Site (YFI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Fort Mackay / Firebag (YFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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