FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
13,855 km
8,609 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
13,855 km
8,609 mi / 7,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Perth
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FOS YVR
Airport Name Forrest Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FOS YVR
ICAO Code YFRT CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Vancouver
Elevation 511 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 49.190000, -123.180000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,855 kilometers (8,609 miles / 7,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Australia 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 03:40 in Forrest Airport, it's 11:40 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 261° (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 Forrest Airport (FOS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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