JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,439 km
9,593 miles
YBY
Bonnyville
Canada
Distance
15,439 km
9,593 mi / 8,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YBY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Bonnyville Airport
IATA Code JNB YBY
ICAO Code FAOR CYBF
City Johannesburg Bonnyville
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,836 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 54.300000, -110.740000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Bonnyville (YBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Bonnyville Airport (YBY) in Bonnyville, Canada is 15,439 kilometers (9,593 miles / 8,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 11:31 in Johannesburg, it's 02:31 in Bonnyville. With a 9-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 3,722 feet between the two airports. Bonnyville 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 Bonnyville (YBY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 64° (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 Bonnyville Airport (YBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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