MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
16,818 km
10,450 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,818 km
10,450 mi / 9,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MZQ YVR
Airport Name Mkuze Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MZQ YVR
ICAO Code FAMU CYVR
City Mkuze Richmond
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 400 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -27.630000, 32.040000 49.190000, -123.180000

Mkuze (MZQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,818 kilometers (10,450 miles / 9,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 14:39 in Mkuze, it's 04:39 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Mkuze (MZQ) follows a heading of 51° (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 Mkuze Airport (MZQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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