VNX
Vilanculo
Mozambique
15,836 km
9,840 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
15,836 km
9,840 mi / 8,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

VNX YYC
Airport Name Vilankulo Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code VNX YYC
ICAO Code FQVL CYYC
City Vilanculo Calgary
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Edmonton
Elevation 46 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -22.020000, 35.310000 51.110000, -114.020000

Vilanculo (VNX) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vilankulo Airport (VNX) in Vilanculo, Mozambique to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 15,836 kilometers (9,840 miles / 8,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Mozambique 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 20:18 in Vilanculo, it's 11:18 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 3,511 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Vilankulo Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Vilanculo (VNX) 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 Vilankulo Airport (VNX) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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