JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,312 km
7,650 miles
YQI
Yarmouth
Canada
Distance
12,312 km
7,650 mi / 6,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YQI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Yarmouth Airport
IATA Code JNB YQI
ICAO Code FAOR CYQI
City Johannesburg Yarmouth
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.830000, -66.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Yarmouth (YQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Yarmouth Airport (YQI) in Yarmouth, Canada is 12,312 kilometers (7,650 miles / 6,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 19:32 in Johannesburg, it's 13:32 in Yarmouth. With a 6-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 5,417 feet between the two airports. Yarmouth 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 Yarmouth (YQI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 107° (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 Yarmouth Airport (YQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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