JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
11,850 km
7,363 miles
YSA
Sable Island
Canada
Distance
11,850 km
7,363 mi / 6,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YSA
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sable Island Landing Strip
IATA Code JNB YSA
ICAO Code FAOR CSB2
City Johannesburg Sable Island
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 43.930000, -59.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sable Island (YSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) in Sable Island, Canada is 11,850 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 00:26 in Johannesburg, it's 18:26 in Sable Island. 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 5,558 feet between the two airports. Sable Island Landing Strip 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 Sable Island (YSA) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 111° (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 Sable Island Landing Strip (YSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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