BPC
Bamenda
Cameroon
12,395 km
7,702 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,395 km
7,702 mi / 6,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BPC YVR
Airport Name Bamenda Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BPC YVR
ICAO Code FKKV CYVR
City Bamenda Richmond
Country Cameroon Canada
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,065 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 6.040000, 10.120000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bamenda (BPC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamenda Airport (BPC) in Bamenda, Cameroon to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,395 kilometers (7,702 miles / 6,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Cameroon 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 11:44 in Bamenda, it's 02:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,051 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Bamenda Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Bamenda (BPC) follows a heading of 51° (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 Bamenda Airport (BPC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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