JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,113 km
7,527 miles
YGR
Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Canada
Distance
12,113 km
7,527 mi / 6,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YGR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport
IATA Code JNB YGR
ICAO Code FAOR CYGR
City Johannesburg Iles-de-la-Madeleine
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 47.420000, -61.780000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Iles-de-la-Madeleine (YGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) in Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Canada is 12,113 kilometers (7,527 miles / 6,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 01:11 in Johannesburg, it's 18:11 in Iles-de-la-Madeleine. 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 5,523 feet between the two airports. Iles-de-la-Madeleine 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 Iles-de-la-Madeleine (YGR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). 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 Iles-de-la-Madeleine Airport (YGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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