JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,470 km
9,612 miles
YKY
Kindersley
Canada
Distance
15,470 km
9,612 mi / 8,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YKY
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kindersley Airport
IATA Code JNB YKY
ICAO Code FAOR CYKY
City Johannesburg Kindersley
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,277 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 51.520000, -109.180000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kindersley (YKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kindersley Airport (YKY) in Kindersley, Canada is 15,470 kilometers (9,612 miles / 8,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:13 in Johannesburg, it's 03:13 in Kindersley. With a 8-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 3,281 feet between the two airports. Kindersley 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 Kindersley (YKY) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kindersley Airport (YKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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