AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
9,643 km
5,992 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,643 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
322°
northwest

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AJJ YVR
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AJJ YVR
ICAO Code GQNJ CYVR
City Akjoujt Richmond
Country Mauritania Canada
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Vancouver
Elevation 403 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 49.190000, -123.180000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,643 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mauritania 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 02:23 in Akjoujt, it's 18:23 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 63° (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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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