# Distance from Ben Slimane (GMD) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,845 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,845 km / 5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Morocco) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 14:32 in Ben Slimane, it's 06:32 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 613 ft (YVR is lower than GMD)

## Airports

### [Ben Slimane Airport (GMD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmd-ben-slimane-ben-slimane-airport/1ef266de-e88c-6c00-a7ef-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ben Slimane, Morocco
- ICAO: GMMB
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 33.660000, -7.220000
- Elevation: 627 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:32 in Ben Slimane, it's 06:32 in Richmond.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ben Slimane Airport (GMD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gmd-ben-slimane-ben-slimane-airport/1ef266de-e88c-6c00-a7ef-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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