HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
9,895 km
6,149 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,895 km
6,149 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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HCN YVR
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HCN YVR
ICAO Code RCKW CYVR
City Hengchung Richmond
Country Taiwan Canada
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Vancouver
Elevation 46 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 49.190000, -123.180000

Hengchung (HCN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,895 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Taiwan 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 15:30 in Hengchung, it's 23:30 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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