KET
Kengtung
Myanmar
11,107 km
6,901 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,107 km
6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KET YVR
Airport Name Kengtung Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KET YVR
ICAO Code VYKG CYVR
City Kengtung Richmond
Country Myanmar Canada
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,798 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 21.300000, 99.640000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kengtung (KET) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kengtung Airport (KET) in Kengtung, Myanmar to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,107 kilometers (6,901 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Myanmar 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 18:51 in Kengtung, it's 04:21 in Richmond. With a 14.5-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 2,784 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kengtung Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kengtung (KET) follows a heading of 320° (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 Kengtung Airport (KET) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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