JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,112 km
8,769 miles
YYW
Armstrong
Canada
Distance
14,112 km
8,769 mi / 7,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YYW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Armstrong Airport
IATA Code JNB YYW
ICAO Code FAOR CYYW
City Johannesburg Armstrong
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 50.290000, -88.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Armstrong (YYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Armstrong Airport (YYW) in Armstrong, Canada is 14,112 kilometers (8,769 miles / 7,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 22:04 in Johannesburg, it's 15:04 in Armstrong. 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 4,500 feet between the two airports. Armstrong 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 Armstrong (YYW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 88° (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 Armstrong Airport (YYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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