ALU
Alula
Somalia
13,189 km
8,196 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
13,189 km
8,196 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

ALU YVR
Airport Name Alula Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ALU YVR
ICAO Code HCMA CYVR
City Alula Richmond
Country Somalia Canada
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Vancouver
Elevation 6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.960000, 50.750000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alula (ALU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alula Airport (ALU) in Alula, Somalia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,189 kilometers (8,196 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Somalia 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 08:42 in Alula, it's 21:42 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Alula (ALU) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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