The flight distance from Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) in Antartica, AQ to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 14,565 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 AQ with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Antartica, it's 23:42 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,447 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Antartica (UGL) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Union Glacier Blue-Ice Runway (UGL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.