JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,140 km
9,408 miles
YCK
Colville Lake
Canada
Distance
15,140 km
9,408 mi / 8,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YCK
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Colville Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YCK
ICAO Code FAOR CEB3
City Johannesburg Colville Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 850 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 67.030000, -126.080000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Colville Lake (YCK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Colville Lake Airport (YCK) in Colville Lake, Canada is 15,140 kilometers (9,408 miles / 8,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 14:06 in Johannesburg, it's 05:06 in Colville Lake. 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 4,708 feet between the two airports. Colville Lake 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 Colville Lake (YCK) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 34° (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 Colville Lake Airport (YCK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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