The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) in Wollaston Lake, Canada is 14,838 kilometers (9,220 miles / 8,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 09:46 in Johannesburg, it's 01:46 in Wollaston Lake. 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 4,198 feet between the two airports. Wollaston Lake 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 Wollaston Lake (ZWL) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 68° (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 Wollaston Lake Airport (ZWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.