MIA
Miami
United States
12,667 km
7,871 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
12,667 km
7,871 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MIA VRU
Airport Name Miami International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code MIA VRU
ICAO Code KMIA FAVB
City Miami Vyrburg
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 9 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Miami (MIA) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 12,667 kilometers (7,871 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:56 in Miami, it's 08:56 in Vyrburg. 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 3,911 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Miami International Airport (MIA) and Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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