KLE
Kaele
Cameroon
12,237 km
7,603 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,237 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KLE YVR
Airport Name Kaele Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KLE YVR
ICAO Code FKKH CYVR
City Kaele Richmond
Country Cameroon Canada
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,276 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.090000, 14.450000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kaele (KLE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaele Airport (KLE) in Kaele, Cameroon to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,237 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Cameroon 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 04:07 in Kaele, it's 19:07 in Richmond. With a 9-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 1,262 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kaele Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kaele (KLE) follows a heading of 45° (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 Kaele Airport (KLE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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