WLE
Miles Airport
Australia
11,997 km
7,454 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,997 km
7,454 mi / 6,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLE YVR
Airport Name Miles Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WLE YVR
ICAO Code YMLS CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 304 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -26.810000, 150.180000 49.190000, -123.180000

Miles Airport (WLE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miles Airport (WLE) in Miles Airport, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,997 kilometers (7,454 miles / 6,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:41 in Miles Airport, it's 18:41 in Richmond. With a 18-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 Miles Airport (WLE) follows a heading of 249° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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