VHC
Saurimo
Angola
13,828 km
8,592 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
13,828 km
8,592 mi / 7,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

VHC YYC
Airport Name Saurimo Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code VHC YYC
ICAO Code FNSA CYYC
City Saurimo Calgary
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,584 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -9.690000, 20.430000 51.110000, -114.020000

Saurimo (VHC) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saurimo Airport (VHC) in Saurimo, Angola to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 13,828 kilometers (8,592 miles / 7,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Angola 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 18:11 in Saurimo, it's 10:11 in Calgary. With a 8-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 Calgary (YYC) to Saurimo (VHC) follows a heading of 58° (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 Saurimo Airport (VHC) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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