# Distance from Makin Island (MTK) to Richmond (YVR)

> 7,850 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,850 km / 4,878 mi / 4,239 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 252° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Kiribati) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Oceania → North America
- **Time difference**: -19h (When it's 14:35 in Makin Island, it's 19:35 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 14 ft (YVR is higher than MTK)

## Airports

### [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Makin Island, Kiribati
- ICAO: NGMN
- Timezone: Pacific/Tarawa
- Coordinates: 3.370000, 172.990000
- Elevation: 0 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:35 in Makin Island, it's 19:35 in Richmond.
With a 19-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Makin Island Airport (MTK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mtk-makin-island-makin-island-airport/1ef266df-7090-675a-840f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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