JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,171 km
7,563 miles
YYG
Charlottetown
Canada
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YYG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Charlottetown Airport
IATA Code JNB YYG
ICAO Code FAOR CYYG
City Johannesburg Charlottetown
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 5,558 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.290000, -63.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Charlottetown (YYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) in Charlottetown, Canada is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 13:24 in Johannesburg, it's 07:24 in Charlottetown. 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 5,398 feet between the two airports. Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown (YYG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 108° (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 Charlottetown Airport (YYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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