JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,917 km
9,269 miles
YNX
Snap Lake
Canada
Distance
14,917 km
9,269 mi / 8,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
336°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YNX
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Snap Lake Airport
IATA Code JNB YNX
ICAO Code FAOR CSK6
City Johannesburg Snap Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,557 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 63.590000, -110.910000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Snap Lake (YNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Snap Lake Airport (YNX) in Snap Lake, Canada is 14,917 kilometers (9,269 miles / 8,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 04:09 in Johannesburg, it's 20:09 in Snap Lake. 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 4,001 feet between the two airports. Snap Lake 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 Snap Lake (YNX) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Snap Lake Airport (YNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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