JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,389 km
8,319 miles
YIK
Ivujivik
Canada
Distance
13,389 km
8,319 mi / 7,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YIK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ivujivik Airport
IATA Code JNB YIK
ICAO Code FAOR CYIK
City Johannesburg Ivujivik
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 126 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.420000, -77.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ivujivik (YIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ivujivik Airport (YIK) in Ivujivik, Canada is 13,389 kilometers (8,319 miles / 7,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 12:23 in Johannesburg, it's 05:23 in Ivujivik. With a 7-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 5,432 feet between the two airports. Ivujivik 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 Ivujivik (YIK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 89° (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 Ivujivik Airport (YIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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