JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,654 km
9,727 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
15,654 km
9,727 mi / 8,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YJF
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code JNB YJF
ICAO Code FAOR CYJF
City Johannesburg Fort Liard
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 708 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 60.240000, -123.470000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 15,654 kilometers (9,727 miles / 8,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 01:49 in Johannesburg, it's 16:49 in Fort Liard. 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 4,850 feet between the two airports. Fort Liard 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 Fort Liard (YJF) 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 Fort Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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