IWK
Iwakuni
Japan
8,142 km
5,059 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,142 km
5,059 mi / 4,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
41°
northeast

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IWK YVR
Airport Name Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code IWK YVR
ICAO Code RJOI CYVR
City Iwakuni Richmond
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 7 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 132.240000 49.190000, -123.180000

Iwakuni (IWK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) in Iwakuni, Japan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,142 kilometers (5,059 miles / 4,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Japan 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 18:12 in Iwakuni, it's 01:12 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Iwakuni (IWK) follows a heading of 303° (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 Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station (IWK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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