The flight distance from Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) in Nioro du Sahel, Mali to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,349 kilometers (6,430 miles / 5,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mali 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 01:10 in Nioro du Sahel, it's 17:10 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 Nioro du Sahel (NIX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.