JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,945 km
8,044 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
12,945 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

JNB YGJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code JNB YGJ
ICAO Code FAOR RJOH
City Johannesburg Yonago
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 5,558 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 35.490000, 133.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 12,945 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Johannesburg, it's 18:35 in Yonago. 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 5,538 feet between the two airports. Miho Yonago 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 Yonago (YGJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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