JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,392 km
10,186 miles
YCW
Chilliwack
Canada
Distance
16,392 km
10,186 mi / 8,851 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YCW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Chilliwack Airport
IATA Code JNB YCW
ICAO Code FAOR CYCW
City Johannesburg Chilliwack
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 49.150000, -121.940000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chilliwack (YCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Chilliwack Airport (YCW) in Chilliwack, Canada is 16,392 kilometers (10,186 miles / 8,851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 23:03 in Johannesburg, it's 14:03 in Chilliwack. 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 5,526 feet between the two airports. Chilliwack 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 Chilliwack (YCW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 56° (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 Chilliwack Airport (YCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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