JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,358 km
9,543 miles
YQW
North Battleford
Canada
Distance
15,358 km
9,543 mi / 8,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YQW
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport North Battleford Airport
IATA Code JNB YQW
ICAO Code FAOR CYQW
City Johannesburg North Battleford
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,799 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.770000, -108.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to North Battleford (YQW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to North Battleford Airport (YQW) in North Battleford, Canada is 15,358 kilometers (9,543 miles / 8,293 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 05:23 in Johannesburg, it's 21:23 in North Battleford. 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 3,759 feet between the two airports. North Battleford 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 North Battleford (YQW) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 68° (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 North Battleford Airport (YQW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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