JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,752 km
8,545 miles
YRB
Resolute Bay
Canada
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YRB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Resolute Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB YRB
ICAO Code FAOR CYRB
City Johannesburg Resolute Bay
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 215 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 74.720000, -94.970000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Resolute Bay (YRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) in Resolute Bay, Canada is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 21:00 in Johannesburg, it's 13:00 in Resolute Bay. 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 5,343 feet between the two airports. Resolute Bay 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 Resolute Bay (YRB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 64° (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 Resolute Bay Airport (YRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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