FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
10,490 km
6,518 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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FIN YVR
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FIN YVR
ICAO Code AYFI CYVR
City Buki Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 60 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 49.190000, -123.180000

Buki (FIN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Buki, it's 18:37 in Richmond. With a 18-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 Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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