JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,464 km
8,987 miles
YHP
Poplar Hill
Canada
Distance
14,464 km
8,987 mi / 7,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YHP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Poplar Hill Airport
IATA Code JNB YHP
ICAO Code FAOR CPV7
City Johannesburg Poplar Hill
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.110000, -94.260000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Poplar Hill (YHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Poplar Hill Airport (YHP) in Poplar Hill, Canada is 14,464 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 14:28 in Johannesburg, it's 06:28 in Poplar Hill. With a 8-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 4,463 feet between the two airports. Poplar Hill 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 Poplar Hill (YHP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Poplar Hill Airport (YHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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