KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
15,595 km
9,690 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,595 km
9,690 mi / 8,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Harare
Heading
331°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KAB YVR
Airport Name Kariba International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KAB YVR
ICAO Code FVKB CYVR
City Kariba Richmond
Country Zimbabwe Canada
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,706 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.520000, 28.890000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kariba (KAB) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,595 kilometers (9,690 miles / 8,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Kariba, it's 19:52 in Richmond. With a 9-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 1,692 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kariba International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kariba (KAB) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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