JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
14,931 km
9,278 miles
ZJN
Swan River
Canada
Distance
14,931 km
9,278 mi / 8,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

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JNB ZJN
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Swan River Airport
IATA Code JNB ZJN
ICAO Code FAOR CZJN
City Johannesburg Swan River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,100 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 52.120000, -101.240000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Swan River (ZJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Swan River Airport (ZJN) in Swan River, Canada is 14,931 kilometers (9,278 miles / 8,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 13:12 in Johannesburg, it's 05:12 in Swan River. With a 8-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 4,458 feet between the two airports. Swan River 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 Swan River (ZJN) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Swan River Airport (ZJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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