GHA
Ghardaia
Algeria
9,539 km
5,928 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,539 km
5,928 mi / 5,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GHA YVR
Airport Name Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GHA YVR
ICAO Code DAUG CYVR
City Ghardaia Richmond
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,512 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 32.380000, 3.790000 49.190000, -123.180000

Ghardaia (GHA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA) in Ghardaia, Algeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,539 kilometers (5,928 miles / 5,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Algeria 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 00:19 in Ghardaia, it's 15:19 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,498 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Noumerat - Moufdi Zakaria Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Ghardaia (GHA) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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