JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
13,393 km
8,322 miles
YYB
North Bay
Canada
Distance
13,393 km
8,322 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB YYB
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport North Bay Airport
IATA Code JNB YYB
ICAO Code FAOR CYYB
City Johannesburg North Bay
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,215 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 46.360000, -79.420000

Johannesburg (JNB) to North Bay (YYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to North Bay Airport (YYB) in North Bay, Canada is 13,393 kilometers (8,322 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:32 in Johannesburg, it's 17:32 in North Bay. 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 4,343 feet between the two airports. North Bay 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 North Bay (YYB) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 97° (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 North Bay Airport (YYB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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