WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
12,920 km
8,028 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
12,920 km
8,028 mi / 6,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
310°
northwest

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WKF YUL
Airport Name Waterkloof Air Force Base Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code WKF YUL
ICAO Code FAWK CYUL
City Pretoria Dorval
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 4,940 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -25.830000, 28.220000 45.470000, -73.740000

Pretoria (WKF) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 12,920 kilometers (8,028 miles / 6,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 16:43 in Pretoria, it's 09:43 in Dorval. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,822 feet between the two airports. Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits lower than Waterkloof Air Force Base.

The return flight from Dorval (YUL) to Pretoria (WKF) follows a heading of 101° (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 Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) and Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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