KIH
Kish Island
Iran
11,591 km
7,202 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,591 km
7,202 mi / 6,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KIH YVR
Airport Name Kish International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KIH YVR
ICAO Code OIBK CYVR
City Kish Island Richmond
Country Iran Canada
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Vancouver
Elevation 101 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 26.530000, 53.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kish Island (KIH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,591 kilometers (7,202 miles / 6,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Iran 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 06:57 in Kish Island, it's 19:27 in Richmond. With a 11.5-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 Kish Island (KIH) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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