JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,981 km
9,309 miles
YSG
Lutselk'e
Canada
Distance
14,981 km
9,309 mi / 8,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YSG
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Lutselk'e Airport
IATA Code JNB YSG
ICAO Code FAOR CYLK
City Johannesburg Lutselk'e
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 5,558 ft 596 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.420000, -110.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Lutselk'e (YSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) in Lutselk'e, Canada is 14,981 kilometers (9,309 miles / 8,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 12:49 in Johannesburg, it's 03:49 in Lutselk'e. With a 9-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 4,962 feet between the two airports. Lutselk'e 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 Lutselk'e (YSG) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 56° (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 Lutselk'e Airport (YSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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