# Distance from Vangaindrano (VND) to Richmond (YVR)

> 17,030 km · estimated flight time 21h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,030 km / 10,582 mi / 9,195 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 21h
- **Heading**: 347° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Madagascar) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 01:51 in Vangaindrano, it's 15:51 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 31 ft (YVR is lower than VND)

## Airports

### [Vangaindrano Airport (VND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnd-vangaindrano-vangaindrano-airport/1ef266de-dc5a-60ea-8b2e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vangaindrano, Madagascar
- ICAO: FMSU
- Timezone: Indian/Antananarivo
- Coordinates: -23.350000, 47.580000
- Elevation: 45 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:51 in Vangaindrano, it's 15:51 in Richmond.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Vangaindrano Airport (VND)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnd-vangaindrano-vangaindrano-airport/1ef266de-dc5a-60ea-8b2e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)