JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,374 km
8,310 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
13,374 km
8,310 mi / 7,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YGZ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code JNB YGZ
ICAO Code FAOR CYGZ
City Johannesburg Grise Fiord
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 146 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 76.430000, -82.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 13,374 kilometers (8,310 miles / 7,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 04:49 in Johannesburg, it's 22:49 in Grise Fiord. With a 6-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 5,412 feet between the two airports. Grise Fiord 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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 76° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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