JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,610 km
9,078 miles
YHI
Ulukhaktok
Canada
Distance
14,610 km
9,078 mi / 7,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YHI
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Ulukhaktok Holman Airport
IATA Code JNB YHI
ICAO Code FAOR CYHI
City Johannesburg Ulukhaktok
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 70.760000, -117.810000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Ulukhaktok (YHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) in Ulukhaktok, Canada is 14,610 kilometers (9,078 miles / 7,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 00:30 in Johannesburg, it's 15:30 in Ulukhaktok. 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 5,441 feet between the two airports. Ulukhaktok Holman 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 Ulukhaktok (YHI) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 42° (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 Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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