JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
12,899 km
8,015 miles
YRJ
Roberval
Canada
Distance
12,899 km
8,015 mi / 6,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YRJ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Roberval Airport
IATA Code JNB YRJ
ICAO Code FAOR CYRJ
City Johannesburg Roberval
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 586 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 48.520000, -72.270000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Roberval (YRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Roberval Airport (YRJ) in Roberval, Canada is 12,899 kilometers (8,015 miles / 6,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 08:05 in Johannesburg, it's 01:05 in Roberval. 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 4,972 feet between the two airports. Roberval 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 Roberval (YRJ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 101° (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 Roberval Airport (YRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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