JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,626 km
7,845 miles
YWK
Wabush
Canada
Distance
12,626 km
7,845 mi / 6,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YWK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Wabush Airport
IATA Code JNB YWK
ICAO Code FAOR CYWK
City Johannesburg Wabush
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.920000, -66.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Wabush (YWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wabush Airport (YWK) in Wabush, Canada is 12,626 kilometers (7,845 miles / 6,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 21:11 in Johannesburg, it's 15:11 in Wabush. With a 6-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 3,750 feet between the two airports. Wabush 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 Wabush (YWK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Wabush Airport (YWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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