KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
10,893 km
6,769 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,893 km
6,769 mi / 5,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
322°
northwest

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KEN YVR
Airport Name Kenema Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KEN YVR
ICAO Code GFKE CYVR
City Kenema Richmond
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Vancouver
Elevation 485 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kenema (KEN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,893 kilometers (6,769 miles / 5,882 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 21:45 in Kenema, it's 13:45 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 Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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