IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
10,729 km
6,666 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,729 km
6,666 mi / 5,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

IGU YVR
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code IGU YVR
ICAO Code SBFI CYVR
City Foz Do Iguacu Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 786 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 49.190000, -123.180000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,729 kilometers (6,666 miles / 5,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Brazil with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:18 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 15:18 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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