MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
7,850 km
4,878 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,850 km
4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
38°
northeast

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MTK YVR
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MTK YVR
ICAO Code NGMN CYVR
City Makin Island Richmond
Country Kiribati Canada
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 49.190000, -123.180000

Makin Island (MTK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,850 kilometers (4,878 miles / 4,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:09 in Makin Island, it's 18:09 in Richmond. With a 20-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 Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Makin Island Airport (MTK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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