SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
12,240 km
7,605 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,240 km
7,605 mi / 6,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SBW YVR
Airport Name Sibu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SBW YVR
ICAO Code WBGS CYVR
City Sibu Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Vancouver
Elevation 122 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 2.260000, 111.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sibu (SBW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,240 kilometers (7,605 miles / 6,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Malaysia 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 08:31 in Sibu, it's 16:31 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Sibu (SBW) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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