JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,588 km
9,686 miles
YCT
Coronation
Canada
Distance
15,588 km
9,686 mi / 8,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YCT
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Coronation Airport
IATA Code JNB YCT
ICAO Code FAOR CYCT
City Johannesburg Coronation
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.080000, -111.440000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Coronation (YCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Coronation Airport (YCT) in Coronation, Canada is 15,588 kilometers (9,686 miles / 8,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 08:45 in Johannesburg, it's 23:45 in Coronation. 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 2,963 feet between the two airports. Coronation 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 Coronation (YCT) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 65° (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 Coronation Airport (YCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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