JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,919 km
8,027 miles
YPJ
Aupaluk
Canada
Distance
12,919 km
8,027 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YPJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Aupaluk Airport
IATA Code JNB YPJ
ICAO Code FAOR CYLA
City Johannesburg Aupaluk
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 59.300000, -69.600000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Aupaluk (YPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) in Aupaluk, Canada is 12,919 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 06:10 in Johannesburg, it's 23:10 in Aupaluk. 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 5,439 feet between the two airports. Aupaluk 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 Aupaluk (YPJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 98° (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 Aupaluk Airport (YPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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