BAS
Ballalae
Solomon Islands
9,943 km
6,178 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,943 km
6,178 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
40°
northeast

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BAS YVR
Airport Name Ballalae Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BAS YVR
ICAO Code AGGE CYVR
City Ballalae Richmond
Country Solomon Islands Canada
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.990000, 155.890000 49.190000, -123.180000

Ballalae (BAS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballalae Airport (BAS) in Ballalae, Solomon Islands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,943 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 01:35 in Ballalae, it's 06:35 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 Ballalae (BAS) follows a heading of 259° (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 Ballalae Airport (BAS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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