JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,518 km
10,264 miles
ZMT
Masset
Canada
Distance
16,518 km
10,264 mi / 8,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

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JNB ZMT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Masset Airport
IATA Code JNB ZMT
ICAO Code FAOR CZMT
City Johannesburg Masset
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.030000, -132.120000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Masset (ZMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Masset Airport (ZMT) in Masset, Canada is 16,518 kilometers (10,264 miles / 8,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 22:05 in Johannesburg, it's 12:05 in Masset. With a 10-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 5,533 feet between the two airports. Masset 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 Masset (ZMT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 35° (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 Masset Airport (ZMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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