The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,461 kilometers (10,229 miles / 8,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 14:00 in Hoedspruit, it's 04:00 in Richmond. With a 10-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 1,729 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.