RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
8,997 km
5,591 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,997 km
5,591 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RTA YVR
Airport Name Rotuma Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RTA YVR
ICAO Code NFNR CYVR
City Rotuma Richmond
Country Fiji Canada
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Vancouver
Elevation 22 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, 177.070000 49.190000, -123.180000

Rotuma (RTA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,997 kilometers (5,591 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Fiji 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 18:08 in Rotuma, it's 22:08 in Richmond. With a 20-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 Rotuma (RTA) follows a heading of 239° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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