KGU
Keningau
Malaysia
11,691 km
7,264 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,691 km
7,264 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGU YVR
Airport Name Keningau Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KGU YVR
ICAO Code WBKG CYVR
City Keningau Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,036 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 5.360000, 116.160000 49.190000, -123.180000

Keningau (KGU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keningau Airport (KGU) in Keningau, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,691 kilometers (7,264 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Malaysia 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 14:15 in Keningau, it's 22:15 in Richmond. With a 16-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 1,022 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Keningau Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Keningau (KGU) follows a heading of 297° (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 Keningau Airport (KGU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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