PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
10,520 km
6,537 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,520 km
6,537 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PUV YVR
Airport Name Poum Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PUV YVR
ICAO Code NWWP CYVR
City Poum Richmond
Country New Caledonia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Vancouver
Elevation 6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -20.290000, 164.100000 49.190000, -123.180000

Poum (PUV) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,520 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:51 in Poum, it's 13:51 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Poum (PUV) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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