Airport Comparison
| GAU | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| IATA Code | GAU | YVR |
| ICAO Code | VEGT | CYVR |
| City | Guwahati | Richmond |
| Country | India | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 162 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 26.110000, 91.590000 | 49.190000, -123.180000 |
Guwahati (GAU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) in Guwahati, India to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,960 kilometers (6,810 miles / 5,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
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 India with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 02:25 in Guwahati, it's 12:55 in Richmond. With a 13.5-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 Guwahati (GAU) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.