JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,778 km
9,804 miles
XRR
Ross River
Canada
Distance
15,778 km
9,804 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB XRR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ross River Airport
IATA Code JNB XRR
ICAO Code FAOR CYDM
City Johannesburg Ross River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Whitehorse
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,314 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 61.970000, -132.420000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ross River (XRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ross River Airport (XRR) in Ross River, Canada is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 05:02 in Johannesburg, it's 20:02 in Ross River. 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 3,244 feet between the two airports. Ross River 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 Ross River (XRR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Ross River Airport (XRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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