Airport Comparison
| JNB | YPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | YPA |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | CYPA |
| City | Johannesburg | Prince Albert |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 1,405 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 53.210000, -105.670000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Prince Albert (YPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) in Prince Albert, Canada is 15,180 kilometers (9,432 miles / 8,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.
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 22:00 in Johannesburg, it's 14:00 in Prince Albert. 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 4,153 feet between the two airports. Prince Albert (Glass Field) 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 Prince Albert (YPA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.