JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,880 km
9,246 miles
YNL
Points North Landing
Canada
Distance
14,880 km
9,246 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YNL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Points North Landing Airport
IATA Code JNB YNL
ICAO Code FAOR CYNL
City Johannesburg Points North Landing
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,605 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 58.280000, -104.080000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Points North Landing (YNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Points North Landing Airport (YNL) in Points North Landing, Canada is 14,880 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 21:06 in Johannesburg, it's 13:06 in Points North Landing. 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 3,953 feet between the two airports. Points North Landing 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 Points North Landing (YNL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Points North Landing Airport (YNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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