TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
11,781 km
7,320 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,781 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Accra
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TKD YVR
Airport Name Takoradi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TKD YVR
ICAO Code DGTK CYVR
City Sekondi-Takoradi Richmond
Country Ghana Canada
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Vancouver
Elevation 21 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.900000, -1.770000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,781 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Ghana 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 18:12 in Sekondi-Takoradi, it's 10:12 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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) 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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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