JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,113 km
10,012 miles
YXS
Prince George
Canada
Distance
16,113 km
10,012 mi / 8,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

JNB YXS
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Prince George Airport
IATA Code JNB YXS
ICAO Code FAOR CYXS
City Johannesburg Prince George
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 2,267 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 53.890000, -122.680000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Prince George (YXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, Canada is 16,113 kilometers (10,012 miles / 8,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 20:44 in Johannesburg, it's 11:44 in Prince George. 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 3,291 feet between the two airports. Prince George 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 Prince George (YXS) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 49° (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 Prince George Airport (YXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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