JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
15,283 km
9,496 miles
ZFM
Fort Mcpherson
Canada
Distance
15,283 km
9,496 mi / 8,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

JNB ZFM
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Fort Mcpherson Airport
IATA Code JNB ZFM
ICAO Code FAOR CZFM
City Johannesburg Fort Mcpherson
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 5,558 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 67.410000, -134.860000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) in Fort Mcpherson, Canada is 15,283 kilometers (9,496 miles / 8,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 07:58 in Johannesburg, it's 22:58 in Fort Mcpherson. 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 5,442 feet between the two airports. Fort Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson (ZFM) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 23° (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 Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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