JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,319 km
9,519 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
15,319 km
9,519 mi / 8,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YVQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code JNB YVQ
ICAO Code FAOR CYVQ
City Johannesburg Norman Wells
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 238 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 65.280000, -126.800000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 15,319 kilometers (9,519 miles / 8,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 11:29 in Johannesburg, it's 02:29 in Norman Wells. 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 5,320 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells 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 Norman Wells (YVQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 34° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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