JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,073 km
7,502 miles
YHR
Chevery
Canada
Distance
12,073 km
7,502 mi / 6,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YHR
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Chevery Airport
IATA Code JNB YHR
ICAO Code FAOR CYHR
City Johannesburg Chevery
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Blanc-Sablon
Elevation 5,558 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 50.470000, -59.640000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Chevery (YHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Chevery Airport (YHR) in Chevery, Canada is 12,073 kilometers (7,502 miles / 6,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 01:26 in Johannesburg, it's 19:26 in Chevery. 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 5,519 feet between the two airports. Chevery 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 Chevery (YHR) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 109° (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 Chevery Airport (YHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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