KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
12,418 km
7,716 miles
YYZ
Mississauga
Canada
Distance
12,418 km
7,716 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KIW YYZ
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport
IATA Code KIW YYZ
ICAO Code FLSO CYYZ
City Kitwe Mississauga
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Toronto
Elevation 4,145 ft 569 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 43.680000, -79.630000

Kitwe (KIW) to Mississauga (YYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Mississauga, Canada is 12,418 kilometers (7,716 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 Zambia 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 09:21 in Kitwe, it's 02:21 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 3,576 feet between the two airports. Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Mississauga (YYZ) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 87° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Toronto / Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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