JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,901 km
9,880 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
15,901 km
9,880 mi / 8,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB YXQ
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code JNB YXQ
ICAO Code FAOR CYXQ
City Johannesburg Beaver Creek
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Whitehorse
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 62.410000, -140.870000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 15,901 kilometers (9,880 miles / 8,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 09:37 in Johannesburg, it's 00:37 in Beaver Creek. 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 3,427 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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