VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
15,644 km
9,721 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
15,644 km
9,721 mi / 8,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

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VRU YYC
Airport Name Vryburg Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code VRU YYC
ICAO Code FAVB CYYC
City Vyrburg Calgary
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 3,920 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates -26.980000, 24.730000 51.110000, -114.020000

Vyrburg (VRU) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 15,644 kilometers (9,721 miles / 8,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 04:37 in Vyrburg, it's 19:37 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.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Vyrburg (VRU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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