JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,661 km
9,110 miles
YSY
Sachs Harbour
Canada
Distance
14,661 km
9,110 mi / 7,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB YSY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport
IATA Code JNB YSY
ICAO Code FAOR CYSY
City Johannesburg Sachs Harbour
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 282 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 71.990000, -125.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Sachs Harbour (YSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) in Sachs Harbour, Canada is 14,661 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 17:13 in Johannesburg, it's 08:13 in Sachs Harbour. With a 9-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 5,276 feet between the two airports. Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) 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 Sachs Harbour (YSY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Sachs Harbour (David Nasogaluak Jr. Saaryuaq) Airport (YSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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