BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
10,610 km
6,593 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,610 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BIN YVR
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BIN YVR
ICAO Code OABN CYVR
City Bamiyan Richmond
Country Afghanistan Canada
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/Vancouver
Elevation 8,367 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,610 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Bamiyan, it's 02:57 in Richmond. With a 12.5-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 8,353 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 351° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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