The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) in Cross Lake, Canada is 14,639 kilometers (9,097 miles / 7,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:24 in Johannesburg, it's 06:24 in Cross Lake. 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 4,849 feet between the two airports. Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) 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 Cross Lake (YCR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Cross Lake (Charlie Sinclair Memorial) Airport (YCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.