AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
9,751 km
6,059 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,751 km
6,059 mi / 5,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
39°
northeast

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AKS YVR
Airport Name Auki Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AKS YVR
ICAO Code AGGA CYVR
City Auki Richmond
Country Solomon Islands Canada
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 49.190000, -123.180000

Auki (AKS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,751 kilometers (6,059 miles / 5,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Solomon Islands with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:49 in Auki, it's 19:49 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auki Airport (AKS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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