UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
11,261 km
6,997 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,261 km
6,997 mi / 6,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

UCN YVR
Airport Name Buchanan Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code UCN YVR
ICAO Code GLBU CYVR
City Buchanan Richmond
Country Liberia Canada
Timezone Africa/Monrovia America/Vancouver
Elevation 41 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 5.170000, -9.280000 49.190000, -123.180000

Buchanan (UCN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,261 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Liberia 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 06:11 in Buchanan, it's 22:11 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 Buchanan (UCN) follows a heading of 68° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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