JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,274 km
9,491 miles
YMJ
Moose Jaw
Canada
Distance
15,274 km
9,491 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YMJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
IATA Code JNB YMJ
ICAO Code FAOR CYMJ
City Johannesburg Moose Jaw
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,892 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 50.330000, -105.560000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 15,274 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 00:13 in Johannesburg, it's 16:13 in Moose Jaw. 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 3,666 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen 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 Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 73° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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