Airport Comparison
| JNB | YCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | St Catharines / Niagara District Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | YCM |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | CYSN |
| City | Johannesburg | Niagara-on-the-lake |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 321 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 43.190000, -79.170000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) in Niagara-on-the-lake, Canada is 13,323 kilometers (8,279 miles / 7,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.
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 05:02 in Johannesburg, it's 22:02 in Niagara-on-the-lake. With a 7-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 5,237 feet between the two airports. St Catharines / Niagara District 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 Niagara-on-the-lake (YCM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 99° (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 St Catharines / Niagara District Airport (YCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.