JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,129 km
7,537 miles
YRG
Rigolet
Canada
Distance
12,129 km
7,537 mi / 6,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YRG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Rigolet Airport
IATA Code JNB YRG
ICAO Code FAOR CCZ2
City Johannesburg Rigolet
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.180000, -58.460000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Rigolet (YRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Rigolet Airport (YRG) in Rigolet, Canada is 12,129 kilometers (7,537 miles / 6,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 03:49 in Johannesburg, it's 21:49 in Rigolet. 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 5,378 feet between the two airports. Rigolet 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 Rigolet (YRG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 108° (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 Rigolet Airport (YRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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