The flight distance from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,904 kilometers (10,503 miles / 9,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 14:15 in Pietermaritzburg, it's 04:15 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 2,409 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Pietermaritzburg Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) follows a heading of 55° (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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.