LFW
Lome
Togo
11,856 km
7,367 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,856 km
7,367 mi / 6,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Lome
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LFW YVR
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LFW YVR
ICAO Code DXXX CYVR
City Lome Richmond
Country Togo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lome America/Vancouver
Elevation 72 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lome (LFW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,856 kilometers (7,367 miles / 6,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Togo 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 20:22 in Lome, it's 12:22 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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