MZQ
Mkuze
South Africa
16,160 km
10,041 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
16,160 km
10,041 mi / 8,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

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MZQ YYC
Airport Name Mkuze Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code MZQ YYC
ICAO Code FAMU CYYC
City Mkuze Calgary
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 400 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -27.630000, 32.040000 51.110000, -114.020000

Mkuze (MZQ) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mkuze Airport (MZQ) in Mkuze, South Africa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 16,160 kilometers (10,041 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 05:39 in Calgary. With a 9-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 3,157 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Mkuze Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Mkuze (MZQ) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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