The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 13,351 kilometers (8,296 miles / 7,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:35 in Midrand, it's 12:35 in Mississauga. With a 7-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 4,756 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 98° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.