BJA
Bejaia
Algeria
9,189 km
5,710 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,189 km
5,710 mi / 4,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
329°
north northwest

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BJA YVR
Airport Name Soummam Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BJA YVR
ICAO Code DAAE CYVR
City Bejaia Richmond
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Vancouver
Elevation 20 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.710000, 5.070000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bejaia (BJA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soummam Airport (BJA) in Bejaia, Algeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,189 kilometers (5,710 miles / 4,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Algeria 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 07:49 in Bejaia, it's 22:49 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Bejaia (BJA) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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