TIY
Tidjikja
Mauritania
9,935 km
6,173 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,935 km
6,173 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
323°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

TIY YVR
Airport Name Tidjikja Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TIY YVR
ICAO Code GQND CYVR
City Tidjikja Richmond
Country Mauritania Canada
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,363 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 18.570000, -11.420000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tidjikja (TIY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tidjikja Airport (TIY) in Tidjikja, Mauritania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,935 kilometers (6,173 miles / 5,365 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 13:24 in Tidjikja, it's 06:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,349 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Tidjikja Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Tidjikja (TIY) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tidjikja Airport (TIY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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