# Distance from Chipata (CIP) to Richmond (YVR)

> 15,477 km · estimated flight time 19h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,477 km / 9,617 mi / 8,357 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 19h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Zambia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 22:23 in Chipata, it's 13:23 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,346 ft (YVR is lower than CIP)

## Airports

### [Chipata Airport (CIP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cip-chipata-chipata-airport/1ef266de-da2b-6d46-a2ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chipata, Zambia
- ICAO: FLCP
- Timezone: Africa/Lusaka
- Coordinates: -13.560000, 32.590000
- Elevation: 3,360 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 22:23 in Chipata, it's 13:23 in Richmond.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Chipata Airport (CIP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cip-chipata-chipata-airport/1ef266de-da2b-6d46-a2ef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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