JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,424 km
10,205 miles
YSE
Squamish
Canada
Distance
16,424 km
10,205 mi / 8,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YSE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Squamish Airport
IATA Code JNB YSE
ICAO Code FAOR CYSE
City Johannesburg Squamish
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.780000, -123.160000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Squamish (YSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Squamish Airport (YSE) in Squamish, Canada is 16,424 kilometers (10,205 miles / 8,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 20:26 in Johannesburg, it's 10:26 in Squamish. With a 10-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 5,387 feet between the two airports. Squamish 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 Squamish (YSE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Squamish Airport (YSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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