JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,195 km
8,820 miles
YPL
Pickle Lake
Canada
Distance
14,195 km
8,820 mi / 7,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YPL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Pickle Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YPL
ICAO Code FAOR CYPL
City Johannesburg Pickle Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Panama
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 51.450000, -90.210000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Pickle Lake (YPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) in Pickle Lake, Canada is 14,195 kilometers (8,820 miles / 7,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 22:02 in Johannesburg, it's 15:02 in Pickle Lake. 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 4,291 feet between the two airports. Pickle Lake 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 Pickle Lake (YPL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 86° (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 Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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