JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,741 km
9,159 miles
YDW
Obre Lake
Canada
Distance
14,741 km
9,159 mi / 7,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YDW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport North of Sixty Airport
IATA Code JNB YDW
ICAO Code FAOR CKV4
City Johannesburg Obre Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 60.320000, -103.130000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Obre Lake (YDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to North of Sixty Airport (YDW) in Obre Lake, Canada is 14,741 kilometers (9,159 miles / 7,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 04:44 in Johannesburg, it's 19:44 in Obre 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 4,363 feet between the two airports. North of Sixty 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 Obre Lake (YDW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 66° (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 North of Sixty Airport (YDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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