Airport Comparison
| JNB | YLH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | O. R. Tambo International Airport | Lansdowne House Airport |
| IATA Code | JNB | YLH |
| ICAO Code | FAOR | CYLH |
| City | Johannesburg | Lansdowne House |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Toronto |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 834 ft |
| Coordinates | -26.130000, 28.240000 | 52.200000, -87.930000 |
Johannesburg (JNB) to Lansdowne House (YLH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lansdowne House Airport (YLH) in Lansdowne House, Canada is 14,033 kilometers (8,720 miles / 7,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.
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 05:16 in Johannesburg, it's 22:16 in Lansdowne House. 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 4,724 feet between the two airports. Lansdowne House 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 Lansdowne House (YLH) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 87° (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 Lansdowne House Airport (YLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.