# Distance from Nosy Be (NOS) to Richmond (YVR)

> 15,950 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,950 km / 9,911 mi / 8,612 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 14° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Madagascar) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 07:57 in Nosy Be, it's 21:57 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 22 ft (YVR is lower than NOS)

## Airports

### [Fascene Airport (NOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nos-nosy-be-fascene-airport/1ef266de-dbf2-65f8-843b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nosy Be, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMNN
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -13.310000, 48.310000
- Elevation: 36 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 07:57 in Nosy Be, it's 21:57 in Richmond.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fascene Airport (NOS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nos-nosy-be-fascene-airport/1ef266de-dbf2-65f8-843b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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