JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,185 km
9,436 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
15,185 km
9,436 mi / 8,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
332°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YSM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code JNB YSM
ICAO Code FAOR CYSM
City Johannesburg Fort Smith
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 671 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 60.020000, -111.960000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 15,185 kilometers (9,436 miles / 8,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 13:26 in Johannesburg, it's 05:26 in Fort Smith. 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 4,887 feet between the two airports. Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 57° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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