JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
16,508 km
10,258 miles
ZEL
Bella Bella
Canada
Distance
16,508 km
10,258 mi / 8,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB ZEL
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport
IATA Code JNB ZEL
ICAO Code FAOR CBBC
City Johannesburg Bella Bella
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,558 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.190000, -128.160000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Bella Bella (ZEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) in Bella Bella, Canada is 16,508 kilometers (10,258 miles / 8,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 11:45 in Johannesburg, it's 01:45 in Bella Bella. With a 10-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 5,417 feet between the two airports. Bella Bella (Campbell Island) 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 Bella Bella (ZEL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Bella Bella (Campbell Island) Airport (ZEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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