FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
15,054 km
9,354 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,054 km
9,354 mi / 8,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

FRK YVR
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FRK YVR
ICAO Code FSSF CYVR
City Fregate Island Richmond
Country Seychelles Canada
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Vancouver
Elevation 610 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 49.190000, -123.180000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,054 kilometers (9,354 miles / 8,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Seychelles 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 06:20 in Fregate Island, it's 18:20 in Richmond. With a 12-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 Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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