# Distance from Kerama (KJP) to Richmond (YVR)

> 9,127 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,127 km / 5,671 mi / 4,928 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 08:22 in Kerama, it's 16:22 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 142 ft (YVR is lower than KJP)

## Airports

### [Kerama Airport (KJP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kjp-kerama-kerama-airport/1ef266df-8e62-64ae-b2f1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kerama, Japan
- ICAO: ROKR
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 26.170000, 127.290000
- Elevation: 156 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:22 in Kerama, it's 16:22 in Richmond.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kerama Airport (KJP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kjp-kerama-kerama-airport/1ef266df-8e62-64ae-b2f1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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