JOH
Port St Johns
South Africa
16,338 km
10,152 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
16,338 km
10,152 mi / 8,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JOH YYC
Airport Name Port St Johns Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code JOH YYC
ICAO Code FAPJ CYYC
City Port St Johns Calgary
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 1,227 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -31.610000, 29.520000 51.110000, -114.020000

Port St Johns (JOH) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port St Johns Airport (JOH) in Port St Johns, South Africa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 16,338 kilometers (10,152 miles / 8,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 22:03 in Port St Johns, it's 13:03 in Calgary. 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 2,330 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Port St Johns Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Port St Johns (JOH) follows a heading of 68° (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 Port St Johns Airport (JOH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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