TVU
Matei
Fiji
9,201 km
5,717 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,201 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TVU YVR
Airport Name Matei Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TVU YVR
ICAO Code NFNM CYVR
City Matei Richmond
Country Fiji Canada
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Vancouver
Elevation 60 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -179.880000 49.190000, -123.180000

Matei (TVU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matei Airport (TVU) in Matei, Fiji to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,201 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Fiji with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:02 in Matei, it's 00:02 in Richmond. With a 20-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 Matei (TVU) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Matei Airport (TVU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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