PHC
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
12,309 km
7,648 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,309 km
7,648 mi / 6,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PHC YVR
Airport Name Port Harcourt International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PHC YVR
ICAO Code DNPO CYVR
City Port Harcourt Richmond
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 87 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 5.020000, 6.950000 49.190000, -123.180000

Port Harcourt (PHC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,309 kilometers (7,648 miles / 6,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Nigeria 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 09:42 in Port Harcourt, it's 00:42 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Port Harcourt (PHC) follows a heading of 55° (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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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