XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
11,288 km
7,014 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
327°
north northwest

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XKA YVR
Airport Name Kantchari Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code XKA YVR
ICAO Code DFEL CYVR
City Kantchari Richmond
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Vancouver
Elevation 879 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 12.470000, 1.500000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kantchari (XKA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 06:00 in Kantchari, it's 22:00 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 Kantchari (XKA) 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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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