KOW
Ganzhou
China
9,888 km
6,144 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,888 km
6,144 mi / 5,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KOW YVR
Airport Name Ganzhou Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KOW YVR
ICAO Code ZSGZ CYVR
City Ganzhou Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 387 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 25.830000, 114.910000 49.190000, -123.180000

Ganzhou (KOW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,888 kilometers (6,144 miles / 5,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 China 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 19:38 in Ganzhou, it's 03:38 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Ganzhou (KOW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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