POI
Potosi
Bolivia
9,509 km
5,909 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,509 km
5,909 mi / 5,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/La_Paz
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

POI YVR
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code POI YVR
ICAO Code SLPO CYVR
City Potosi Richmond
Country Bolivia Canada
Timezone America/La_Paz America/Vancouver
Elevation 12,913 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 49.190000, -123.180000

Potosi (POI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,509 kilometers (5,909 miles / 5,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Bolivia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:38 in Potosi, it's 00:38 in Richmond. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,899 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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