THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
10,067 km
6,255 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,067 km
6,255 mi / 5,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
323°
northwest

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THI YVR
Airport Name Tichitt Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code THI YVR
ICAO Code GQNC CYVR
City Tichitt Richmond
Country Mauritania Canada
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Vancouver
Elevation 561 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -9.520000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tichitt (THI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,067 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mauritania 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 01:05 in Tichitt, it's 17:05 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Tichitt (THI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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