PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
8,724 km
5,421 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PLX YVR
Airport Name Semey International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PLX YVR
ICAO Code UASS CYVR
City Semey Richmond
Country Kazakhstan Canada
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Vancouver
Elevation 759 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 50.350000, 80.230000 49.190000, -123.180000

Semey (PLX) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan 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 10:53 in Semey, it's 21:53 in Richmond. With a 13-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 Semey (PLX) follows a heading of 345° (north 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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