Johannesburg (JNB) to Vancouver (YVR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 10,231

miles

16,465

kilometers

8,890

nautical miles

🕐 19h 59m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (324°)

Direction

🌍 -10h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,231	+6,139	16,370 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,231	+6,139	16,370 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,231	+5,116	15,347 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,231	+5,116	15,347 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,231	+10,231	20,462 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,231	+5,116	15,347 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Vancouver, your watch will be 10 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to YVR route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Vancouver, Canada. This long-haul flight covers 10,231 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 324° from Johannesburg. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 10,231 miles (16,465 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from JNB to YVR typically take around 19h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,231 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.