JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,087 km
8,132 miles
YAH
La Grande-4
Canada
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YAH
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport La Grande-4 Airport
IATA Code JNB YAH
ICAO Code FAOR CYAH
City Johannesburg La Grande-4
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,005 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.750000, -73.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to La Grande-4 (YAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) in La Grande-4, Canada is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 15:05 in La Grande-4. With a 7-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 4,553 feet between the two airports. La Grande-4 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 La Grande-4 (YAH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 97° (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 La Grande-4 Airport (YAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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