WAX
Zuwara
Libya
9,864 km
6,129 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,864 km
6,129 mi / 5,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAX YVR
Airport Name Zwara Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WAX YVR
ICAO Code HLZW CYVR
City Zuwara Richmond
Country Libya Canada
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 32.950000, 12.020000 49.190000, -123.180000

Zuwara (WAX) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,864 kilometers (6,129 miles / 5,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Libya 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 09:47 in Zuwara, it's 23:47 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Zuwara (WAX) follows a heading of 36° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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