The flight distance from Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay, South Africa to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 13,846 kilometers (8,604 miles / 7,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 18:08 in Richards Bay, it's 11:08 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.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Richards Bay (RCB) follows a heading of 99° (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 Richards Bay Airport (RCB) and Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.