JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,073 km
8,123 miles
YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
Distance
13,073 km
8,123 mi / 7,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YWB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
IATA Code JNB YWB
ICAO Code FAOR CYKG
City Johannesburg Kangiqsujuaq
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 501 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.590000, -71.930000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada is 13,073 kilometers (8,123 miles / 7,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 00:15 in Johannesburg, it's 17:15 in Kangiqsujuaq. With a 7-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 5,057 feet between the two airports. Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) 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 Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 95° (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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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