JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,472 km
8,992 miles
YST
St. Theresa Point
Canada
Distance
14,472 km
8,992 mi / 7,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YST
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport St. Theresa Point Airport
IATA Code JNB YST
ICAO Code FAOR CYST
City Johannesburg St. Theresa Point
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 773 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.850000, -94.850000

Johannesburg (JNB) to St. Theresa Point (YST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) in St. Theresa Point, Canada is 14,472 kilometers (8,992 miles / 7,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 19:29 in Johannesburg, it's 11:29 in St. Theresa Point. 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 4,785 feet between the two airports. St. Theresa Point 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 St. Theresa Point (YST) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 St. Theresa Point Airport (YST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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