JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,450 km
8,979 miles
YAG
Fort Frances
Canada
Distance
14,450 km
8,979 mi / 7,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YAG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Frances Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB YAG
ICAO Code FAOR CYAG
City Johannesburg Fort Frances
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,125 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.650000, -93.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Frances (YAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) in Fort Frances, Canada is 14,450 kilometers (8,979 miles / 7,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 11:09 in Johannesburg, it's 03:09 in Fort Frances. With a 8-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 4,433 feet between the two airports. Fort Frances Municipal 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 Fort Frances (YAG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Fort Frances Municipal Airport (YAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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