The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,851 kilometers (8,606 miles / 7,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Kenya 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 15:29 in Eliye Springs, it's 04:29 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,381 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 26° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.