# Distance from Niamtougou (LRL) to Richmond (YVR)

> 11,514 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,514 km / 7,154 mi / 6,217 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 326° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 57° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Togo) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 09:34 in Niamtougou, it's 02:34 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,501 ft (YVR is lower than LRL)

## Airports

### [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Niamtougou, Togo
- ICAO: DXNG
- Timezone: Africa/Lome
- Coordinates: 9.770000, 1.090000
- Elevation: 1,515 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 09:34 in Niamtougou, it's 02:34 in Richmond.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Niamtougou International Airport (LRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lrl-niamtougou-niamtougou-international-airport/1ef266de-b8b0-6018-b25e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)