JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,894 km
8,633 miles
YMG
Manitouwadge
Canada
Distance
13,894 km
8,633 mi / 7,502 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YMG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Manitouwadge Airport
IATA Code JNB YMG
ICAO Code FAOR CYMG
City Johannesburg Manitouwadge
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,198 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.080000, -85.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Manitouwadge (YMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) in Manitouwadge, Canada is 13,894 kilometers (8,633 miles / 7,502 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 17:43 in Johannesburg, it's 10:43 in Manitouwadge. 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 4,360 feet between the two airports. Manitouwadge 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 Manitouwadge (YMG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 91° (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 Manitouwadge Airport (YMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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