JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,765 km
9,175 miles
YBT
Brochet
Canada
Distance
14,765 km
9,175 mi / 7,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YBT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Brochet Airport
IATA Code JNB YBT
ICAO Code FAOR CYBT
City Johannesburg Brochet
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,136 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 57.890000, -101.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Brochet (YBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Brochet Airport (YBT) in Brochet, Canada is 14,765 kilometers (9,175 miles / 7,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 05:33 in Johannesburg, it's 21:33 in Brochet. 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 4,422 feet between the two airports. Brochet 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 Brochet (YBT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Brochet Airport (YBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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