HET
Hohhot
China
8,650 km
5,375 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,650 km
5,375 mi / 4,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HET YVR
Airport Name Baita International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HET YVR
ICAO Code ZBHH CYVR
City Hohhot Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,556 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 49.190000, -123.180000

Hohhot (HET) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,650 kilometers (5,375 miles / 4,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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.

This is an international route connecting China 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 17:55 in Hohhot, it's 01:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,542 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Baita International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 321° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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