The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 13,033 kilometers (8,098 miles / 7,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 14:03 in Hoedspruit, it's 07:03 in Dorval. 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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Hoedspruit (HDS) 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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.