Distance From Rankin Inlet Airport to OR Tambo International Airport, YRT - JNB Distance

The distance from Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 8762 miles or 14101 kilometers or 7609 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rankin Inlet ( Canada ) to Johannesburg ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rankin Inlet and Johannesburg takes around 20 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport, Rankin Inlet, Canada to OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa is 20 hours 8 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YRT - JNB

Kilometers		14101 km
Statute Miles		8762 miles
Nautical Miles		7609 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 8 minutes

Rankin Inlet Airport to OR Tambo International Airport Flight Route Map - YRT to JNB Flight Path

Location of Rankin Inlet Airport & OR Tambo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rankin Inlet to Johannesburg nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rankin Inlet, Canada and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YRT - JNB

Time difference between Rankin Inlet (Canada) and Johannesburg (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Johannesburg time is 8 Hours ahead of Rankin Inlet.

Location	Local Time
Rankin Inlet (Canada)	2025-12-15, 23:30:52 CST
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 07:30:52 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT / CYRT) Rankin Inlet, Canada

Destination

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa