BIR
Biratnagar
Nepal
11,076 km
6,882 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,076 km
6,882 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

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BIR YVR
Airport Name Biratnagar Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BIR YVR
ICAO Code VNVT CYVR
City Biratnagar Richmond
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 236 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 26.480000, 87.260000 49.190000, -123.180000

Biratnagar (BIR) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) in Biratnagar, Nepal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,076 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Nepal 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 07:33 in Biratnagar, it's 17:48 in Richmond. With a 13.75-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 Biratnagar (BIR) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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