WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
11,464 km
7,123 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,464 km
7,123 mi / 6,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAP YVR
Airport Name Alto Palena Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WAP YVR
ICAO Code SCAP CYVR
City Alto Palena Richmond
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Vancouver
Elevation 794 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -43.610000, -71.810000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alto Palena (WAP) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,464 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:38 in Alto Palena, it's 01:38 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Alto Palena (WAP) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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