WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
15,646 km
9,722 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,646 km
9,722 mi / 8,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Harare
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WKI YVR
Airport Name Hwange Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WKI YVR
ICAO Code FVWT CYVR
City Hwange Richmond
Country Zimbabwe Canada
Timezone Africa/Harare America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,500 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -18.360000, 26.520000 49.190000, -123.180000

Hwange (WKI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,646 kilometers (9,722 miles / 8,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 03:34 in Hwange, it's 17:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,486 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Hwange Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Hwange (WKI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Hwange Airport (WKI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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