RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
11,151 km
6,929 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,151 km
6,929 mi / 6,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

RAH YVR
Airport Name Rafha Domestic Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RAH YVR
ICAO Code OERF CYVR
City Rafha Richmond
Country Saudi Arabia Canada
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,474 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 29.630000, 43.490000 49.190000, -123.180000

Rafha (RAH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,151 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 07:23 in Rafha, it's 20:23 in Richmond. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,460 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Rafha Domestic Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Rafha (RAH) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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