JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,690 km
9,750 miles
YPE
Peace River
Canada
Distance
15,690 km
9,750 mi / 8,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YPE
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Peace River Airport
IATA Code JNB YPE
ICAO Code FAOR CYPE
City Johannesburg Peace River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,873 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 56.230000, -117.450000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Peace River (YPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Peace River Airport (YPE) in Peace River, Canada is 15,690 kilometers (9,750 miles / 8,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 21:51 in Johannesburg, it's 12:51 in Peace River. With a 9-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 3,685 feet between the two airports. Peace River 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 Peace River (YPE) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 54° (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 Peace River Airport (YPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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