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.
How long is the flight from New York to Amsterdam?   Flight: New York, NY (NYC) to Amsterdam (AMS) Flight Duration 7 hours 10 mins   Distance: The distance from New York City to Amsterdam, Netherlands is 3652 miles â¦(5877 km). Making the world better, one answer at a time.