WKF
Pretoria
South Africa
13,347 km
8,293 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
13,347 km
8,293 mi / 7,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

WKF YYZ
Airport Name Waterkloof Air Force Base Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code WKF YYZ
ICAO Code FAWK CYYZ
City Pretoria Mississauga
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 4,940 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -25.830000, 28.220000 43.680000, -79.630000

Pretoria (WKF) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waterkloof Air Force Base (WKF) in Pretoria, South Africa to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 13,347 kilometers (8,293 miles / 7,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:19 in Pretoria, it's 12:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,371 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits lower than Waterkloof Air Force Base.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Pretoria (WKF) follows a heading of 98° (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 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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