The flight distance from Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,678 kilometers (7,878 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 04:57 in Puerto Williams, it's 23:57 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 Puerto Williams (WPU) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.