JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,985 km
8,690 miles
YER
Fort Severn
Canada
Distance
13,985 km
8,690 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YER
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Severn Airport
IATA Code JNB YER
ICAO Code FAOR CYER
City Johannesburg Fort Severn
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 56.020000, -87.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Severn (YER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Severn Airport (YER) in Fort Severn, Canada is 13,985 kilometers (8,690 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 07:36 in Johannesburg, it's 00:36 in Fort Severn. With a 7-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 5,510 feet between the two airports. Fort Severn 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 Fort Severn (YER) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Fort Severn Airport (YER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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