SXG
Senanga
Zambia
15,251 km
9,477 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,251 km
9,477 mi / 8,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
328°
north northwest

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SXG YVR
Airport Name Senanga Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SXG YVR
ICAO Code FLSN CYVR
City Senanga Richmond
Country Zambia Canada
Timezone Africa/Lusaka America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,370 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 23.270000 49.190000, -123.180000

Senanga (SXG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Senanga Airport (SXG) in Senanga, Zambia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,251 kilometers (9,477 miles / 8,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Zambia 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 06:50 in Senanga, it's 20:50 in Richmond. With a 10-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 3,356 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Senanga Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Senanga (SXG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Senanga Airport (SXG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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