KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
9,848 km
6,119 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,848 km
6,119 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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KYD YVR
Airport Name Lanyu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KYD YVR
ICAO Code RCLY CYVR
City Orchid Island Richmond
Country Taiwan Canada
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Vancouver
Elevation 44 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 22.030000, 121.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Orchid Island (KYD) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,848 kilometers (6,119 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Taiwan 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 12:59 in Orchid Island, it's 20:59 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 Orchid Island (KYD) follows a heading of 303° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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