WUH
Wuhan
China
9,467 km
5,883 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,467 km
5,883 mi / 5,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WUH YVR
Airport Name Wuhan Tianhe International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WUH YVR
ICAO Code ZHHH CYVR
City Wuhan Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 113 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.780000, 114.210000 49.190000, -123.180000

Wuhan (WUH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) in Wuhan, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,467 kilometers (5,883 miles / 5,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:53 in Wuhan, it's 23:53 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Wuhan (WUH) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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