BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
16,239 km
10,090 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,239 km
10,090 mi / 8,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BPY YVR
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BPY YVR
ICAO Code FMNQ CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Vancouver
Elevation 125 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 49.190000, -123.180000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,239 kilometers (10,090 miles / 8,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Madagascar 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 01:22 in Besalampy Airport, it's 14:22 in Richmond. With a 11-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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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