JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,833 km
9,217 miles
YOA
Ekati
Canada
Distance
14,833 km
9,217 mi / 8,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YOA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ekati Airport
IATA Code JNB YOA
ICAO Code FAOR CYOA
City Johannesburg Ekati
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 64.700000, -110.610000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ekati (YOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ekati Airport (YOA) in Ekati, Canada is 14,833 kilometers (9,217 miles / 8,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 15:19 in Johannesburg, it's 06:19 in Ekati. With a 9-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 4,022 feet between the two airports. Ekati 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 Ekati (YOA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ekati Airport (YOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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