ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
11,950 km
7,425 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,950 km
7,425 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
329°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

ABV YVR
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ABV YVR
ICAO Code DNAA CYVR
City Abuja Richmond
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,123 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 49.190000, -123.180000

Abuja (ABV) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,950 kilometers (7,425 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Nigeria 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 08:34 in Abuja, it's 00:34 in Richmond. With a 8-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 1,109 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 52° (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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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