JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,611 km
9,700 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
15,611 km
9,700 mi / 8,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YZH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YZH
ICAO Code FAOR CYZH
City Johannesburg Slave Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 55.290000, -114.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 15,611 kilometers (9,700 miles / 8,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 08:41 in Johannesburg, it's 23:41 in Slave Lake. 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 3,646 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake 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 Slave Lake (YZH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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