JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,980 km
8,065 miles
YLC
Kimmirut
Canada
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YLC
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Kimmirut Airport
IATA Code JNB YLC
ICAO Code FAOR CYLC
City Johannesburg Kimmirut
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 175 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.850000, -69.880000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Kimmirut (YLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Kimmirut Airport (YLC) in Kimmirut, Canada is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 21:05 in Johannesburg, it's 14:05 in Kimmirut. 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 5,383 feet between the two airports. Kimmirut 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 Kimmirut (YLC) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kimmirut Airport (YLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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