JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,729 km
7,909 miles
YML
Charlevoix
Canada
Distance
12,729 km
7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YML
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Charlevoix Airport
IATA Code JNB YML
ICAO Code FAOR CYML
City Johannesburg Charlevoix
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 977 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 47.600000, -70.220000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Charlevoix (YML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Charlevoix Airport (YML) in Charlevoix, Canada is 12,729 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 15:07 in Johannesburg, it's 08:07 in Charlevoix. 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 4,581 feet between the two airports. Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix (YML) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Charlevoix Airport (YML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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