JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,189 km
9,438 miles
YFR
Fort Resolution
Canada
Distance
15,189 km
9,438 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YFR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Resolution Airport
IATA Code JNB YFR
ICAO Code FAOR CYFR
City Johannesburg Fort Resolution
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 526 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.180000, -113.690000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Resolution (YFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Resolution Airport (YFR) in Fort Resolution, Canada is 15,189 kilometers (9,438 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 20:17 in Johannesburg, it's 11:17 in Fort Resolution. 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 5,032 feet between the two airports. Fort Resolution 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 Fort Resolution (YFR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Resolution Airport (YFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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