QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
11,312 km
7,029 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,312 km
7,029 mi / 6,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

QNS YVR
Airport Name Canoas Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code QNS YVR
ICAO Code SBCO CYVR
City Porto Alegre Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 26 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -29.950000, -51.140000 49.190000, -123.180000

Porto Alegre (QNS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,312 kilometers (7,029 miles / 6,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Brazil 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 08:22 in Porto Alegre, it's 03:22 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Porto Alegre (QNS) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Canoas Airport (QNS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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