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.