OMD
Oranjemund
Namibia
15,908 km
9,885 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,908 km
9,885 mi / 8,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OMD YVR
Airport Name Oranjemund Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code OMD YVR
ICAO Code FYOG CYVR
City Oranjemund Richmond
Country Namibia Canada
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Vancouver
Elevation 14 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -28.580000, 16.450000 49.190000, -123.180000

Oranjemund (OMD) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oranjemund Airport (OMD) in Oranjemund, Namibia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,908 kilometers (9,885 miles / 8,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Namibia 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 20:35 in Oranjemund, it's 10:35 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Oranjemund (OMD) follows a heading of 71° (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 Oranjemund Airport (OMD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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