The flight distance from Alice Springs Airport (ASP) in Alice Springs, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,905 kilometers (8,019 miles / 6,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Australia 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 12:25 in Alice Springs, it's 18:55 in Richmond. With a 17.5-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 1,775 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Alice Springs Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Alice Springs (ASP) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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