FTA
Futuna Island
Vanuatu
10,060 km
6,251 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,060 km
6,251 mi / 5,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FTA YVR
Airport Name Futuna Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FTA YVR
ICAO Code NVVF CYVR
City Futuna Island Richmond
Country Vanuatu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Vancouver
Elevation 95 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -19.520000, 170.230000 49.190000, -123.180000

Futuna Island (FTA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Futuna Airport (FTA) in Futuna Island, Vanuatu to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,060 kilometers (6,251 miles / 5,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Vanuatu 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 20:55 in Futuna Island, it's 01:55 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Futuna Island (FTA) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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