HUN
Hualien City
Taiwan
9,664 km
6,005 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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HUN YVR
Airport Name Hualien Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HUN YVR
ICAO Code RCYU CYVR
City Hualien City Richmond
Country Taiwan Canada
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Vancouver
Elevation 52 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 24.020000, 121.620000 49.190000, -123.180000

Hualien City (HUN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hualien Airport (HUN) in Hualien City, Taiwan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 17:24 in Hualien City, it's 01:24 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 Hualien City (HUN) follows a heading of 304° (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 Hualien Airport (HUN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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