SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
9,377 km
5,827 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,377 km
5,827 mi / 5,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SFL YVR
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SFL YVR
ICAO Code GVSF CYVR
City Sao Filipe Richmond
Country Cape Verde Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/Vancouver
Elevation 617 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,377 kilometers (5,827 miles / 5,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Sao Filipe, it's 14:48 in Richmond. With a 7-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 Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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