# Distance from Minna (MXJ) to Richmond (YVR)

> 11,843 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,843 km / 7,359 mi / 6,395 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 52° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 14:54 in Minna, it's 06:54 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 820 ft (YVR is lower than MXJ)

## Airports

### [Minna Airport (MXJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxj-minna-minna-airport/1ef266de-b7f2-622a-aeda-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minna, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNMN
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 9.650000, 6.460000
- Elevation: 834 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 14:54 in Minna, it's 06:54 in Richmond.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Minna Airport (MXJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mxj-minna-minna-airport/1ef266de-b7f2-622a-aeda-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)