KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
10,717 km
6,659 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KBA YVR
Airport Name Kabala Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KBA YVR
ICAO Code GFKB CYVR
City Kabala Richmond
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,012 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kabala (KBA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 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 Sierra Leone 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 08:17 in Kabala, it's 00:17 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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