10 hilariously insightful foreign words. Braai is the South African word for barbecue, plural braaie, and refers to a meal cooked over an open fire, usually outdoors. Originally it was derived from an Afrikaans word, braaivleis, meaning grilled meat, but it is now a universally used term in South Africa.
Toronto, ON (YTO) to New York, NY (NYC) Shortest Flight Duration 1 hour 27 mins.
As the Crow Flies. The distance between Toronto and New York City is 551 kilometers (342 miles). Toronto (Population: 2,615,060) is located in Ontario, Canada. New York City (Population: 8,244,910) is located in New York, United States.