JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
8,821 km
5,481 miles
XYE
Ye
Myanmar
Distance
8,821 km
5,481 mi / 4,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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JNB XYE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ye Airport
IATA Code JNB XYE
ICAO Code FAOR VYYE
City Johannesburg Ye
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 5,558 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 15.300000, 97.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ye (XYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ye Airport (XYE) in Ye, Myanmar is 8,821 kilometers (5,481 miles / 4,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Myanmar. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:18 in Johannesburg, it's 13:48 in Ye. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,528 feet between the two airports. Ye 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 Ye (XYE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). 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 Ye Airport (XYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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