JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,403 km
8,328 miles
YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
Distance
13,403 km
8,328 mi / 7,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

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JNB YKQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Waskaganish Airport
IATA Code JNB YKQ
ICAO Code FAOR CYKQ
City Johannesburg Waskaganish
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 51.470000, -78.760000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Waskaganish (YKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada is 13,403 kilometers (8,328 miles / 7,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 07:27 in Johannesburg, it's 00:27 in Waskaganish. With a 7-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 5,478 feet between the two airports. Waskaganish 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 Waskaganish (YKQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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