Airport Comparison
| PGK | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| IATA Code | PGK | YVR |
| ICAO Code | WIPK | CYVR |
| City | Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island | Richmond |
| Country | Indonesia | Canada |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 109 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.160000, 106.140000 | 49.190000, -123.180000 |
Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,012 kilometers (8,085 miles / 7,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.
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 Indonesia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, it's 12:20 in Richmond. With a 15-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 Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) follows a heading of 302° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.