JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,898 km
9,257 miles
YBR
Brandon
Canada
Distance
14,898 km
9,257 mi / 8,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YBR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Brandon Municipal Airport
IATA Code JNB YBR
ICAO Code FAOR CYBR
City Johannesburg Brandon
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,343 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.910000, -99.950000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Brandon (YBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) in Brandon, Canada is 14,898 kilometers (9,257 miles / 8,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 03:11 in Johannesburg, it's 19:11 in Brandon. 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 4,215 feet between the two airports. Brandon 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 Brandon (YBR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 79° (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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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