XGG
Gorom-Gorom
Burkina Faso
11,001 km
6,836 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,001 km
6,836 mi / 5,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

XGG YVR
Airport Name Gorom-Gorom Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code XGG YVR
ICAO Code DFEG CYVR
City Gorom-Gorom Richmond
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Vancouver
Elevation 935 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 14.450000, -0.230000 49.190000, -123.180000

Gorom-Gorom (XGG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) in Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,001 kilometers (6,836 miles / 5,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Burkina Faso 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 09:12 in Gorom-Gorom, it's 01:12 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Gorom-Gorom (XGG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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