JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,645 km
9,100 miles
YBV
Berens River
Canada
Distance
14,645 km
9,100 mi / 7,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YBV
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Berens River Airport
IATA Code JNB YBV
ICAO Code FAOR CYBV
City Johannesburg Berens River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 728 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.360000, -97.020000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Berens River (YBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Berens River Airport (YBV) in Berens River, Canada is 14,645 kilometers (9,100 miles / 7,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 03:54 in Johannesburg, it's 19:54 in Berens River. 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 4,830 feet between the two airports. Berens River 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 Berens River (YBV) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 79° (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 Berens River Airport (YBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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