JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,928 km
9,276 miles
YSF
Stony Rapids
Canada
Distance
14,928 km
9,276 mi / 8,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YSF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Stony Rapids Airport
IATA Code JNB YSF
ICAO Code FAOR CYSF
City Johannesburg Stony Rapids
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 805 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 59.250000, -105.840000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Stony Rapids (YSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Stony Rapids Airport (YSF) in Stony Rapids, Canada is 14,928 kilometers (9,276 miles / 8,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 19:34 in Johannesburg, it's 11:34 in Stony Rapids. With a 8-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 4,753 feet between the two airports. Stony Rapids 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 Stony Rapids (YSF) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Stony Rapids Airport (YSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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