JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,710 km
9,140 miles
YDU
Kasba Lake
Canada
Distance
14,710 km
9,140 mi / 7,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YDU
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kasba Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YDU
ICAO Code FAOR CJL8
City Johannesburg Kasba Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,131 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 60.290000, -102.500000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kasba Lake (YDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kasba Lake Airport (YDU) in Kasba Lake, Canada is 14,710 kilometers (9,140 miles / 7,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 06:11 in Johannesburg, it's 21:11 in Kasba Lake. 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 4,427 feet between the two airports. Kasba Lake 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 Kasba Lake (YDU) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kasba Lake Airport (YDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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