JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,867 km
9,238 miles
YQD
The Pas
Canada
Distance
14,867 km
9,238 mi / 8,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YQD
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport The Pas Airport
IATA Code JNB YQD
ICAO Code FAOR CYQD
City Johannesburg The Pas
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 887 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.970000, -101.090000

Johannesburg (JNB) to The Pas (YQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to The Pas Airport (YQD) in The Pas, Canada is 14,867 kilometers (9,238 miles / 8,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 03:13 in Johannesburg, it's 19:13 in The Pas. 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 4,671 feet between the two airports. The Pas 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 The Pas (YQD) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 74° (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 The Pas Airport (YQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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