HKT
Phuket
Thailand
12,476 km
7,752 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,476 km
7,752 mi / 6,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HKT YVR
Airport Name Phuket International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HKT YVR
ICAO Code VTSP CYVR
City Phuket Richmond
Country Thailand Canada
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Vancouver
Elevation 82 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.110000, 98.320000 49.190000, -123.180000

Phuket (HKT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,476 kilometers (7,752 miles / 6,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Thailand 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 16:25 in Phuket, it's 01:25 in Richmond. With a 15-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 Phuket (HKT) follows a heading of 315° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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