HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
13,577 km
8,437 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
13,577 km
8,437 mi / 7,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HRS YYZ
Airport Name Harrismith Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code HRS YYZ
ICAO Code FAHR CYYZ
City Harrismith Mississauga
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 5,585 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -28.240000, 29.110000 43.680000, -79.630000

Harrismith (HRS) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 13,577 kilometers (8,437 miles / 7,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 20:38 in Harrismith, it's 13:38 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 5,016 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits lower than Harrismith Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Harrismith (HRS) follows a heading of 100° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) and Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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