OGR
Bongor
Chad
12,264 km
7,621 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,264 km
7,621 mi / 6,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OGR YVR
Airport Name Bongor Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code OGR YVR
ICAO Code FTTB CYVR
City Bongor Richmond
Country Chad Canada
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,076 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.290000, 15.380000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bongor (OGR) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bongor Airport (OGR) in Bongor, Chad to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,264 kilometers (7,621 miles / 6,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Chad 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 02:43 in Bongor, it's 17:43 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,062 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Bongor Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Bongor (OGR) follows a heading of 44° (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 Bongor Airport (OGR) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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