JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,018 km
8,710 miles
YCS
Chesterfield Inlet
Canada
Distance
14,018 km
8,710 mi / 7,569 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YCS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Chesterfield Inlet Airport
IATA Code JNB YCS
ICAO Code FAOR CYCS
City Johannesburg Chesterfield Inlet
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 63.350000, -90.730000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) in Chesterfield Inlet, Canada is 14,018 kilometers (8,710 miles / 7,569 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 00:51 in Johannesburg, it's 16:51 in Chesterfield Inlet. 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 5,526 feet between the two airports. Chesterfield Inlet 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 Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) 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 Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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