SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
11,615 km
7,217 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SMM YVR
Airport Name Semporna Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SMM YVR
ICAO Code WBKA CYVR
City Semporna Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Vancouver
Elevation 60 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.450000, 118.580000 49.190000, -123.180000

Semporna (SMM) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 03:42 in Semporna, it's 11:42 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 Semporna (SMM) follows a heading of 295° (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 Semporna Airport (SMM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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