OXB
Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
10,241 km
6,364 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,241 km
6,364 mi / 5,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

OXB YVR
Airport Name Osvaldo Vieira International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code OXB YVR
ICAO Code GGOV CYVR
City Bissau Richmond
Country Guinea-Bissau Canada
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Vancouver
Elevation 129 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.890000, -15.650000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bissau (OXB) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,241 kilometers (6,364 miles / 5,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 22:09 in Bissau, it's 14:09 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 Bissau (OXB) follows a heading of 69° (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 Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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