WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
9,859 km
6,126 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,859 km
6,126 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

WLH YVR
Airport Name Walaha Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WLH YVR
ICAO Code NVSW CYVR
City Walaha Richmond
Country Vanuatu Canada
Timezone Pacific/Efate America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -15.410000, 167.690000 49.190000, -123.180000

Walaha (WLH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,859 kilometers (6,126 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Vanuatu 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 13:44 in Walaha, it's 18:44 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Walaha (WLH) follows a heading of 244° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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