JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,892 km
9,875 miles
YJP
Hinton
Canada
Distance
15,892 km
9,875 mi / 8,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YJP
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport
IATA Code JNB YJP
ICAO Code FAOR CEC4
City Johannesburg Hinton
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 4,006 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.320000, -117.750000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Hinton (YJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) in Hinton, Canada is 15,892 kilometers (9,875 miles / 8,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 09:18 in Johannesburg, it's 00:18 in Hinton. 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 1,552 feet between the two airports. Hinton / Jasper-Hinton 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 Hinton (YJP) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 56° (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 Hinton / Jasper-Hinton Airport (YJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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