XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
10,935 km
6,794 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,935 km
6,794 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

XNU YVR
Airport Name Nouna Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code XNU YVR
ICAO Code DFON CYVR
City Nouna Richmond
Country Burkina Faso Canada
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou America/Vancouver
Elevation 886 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 12.750000, -3.870000 49.190000, -123.180000

Nouna (XNU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,935 kilometers (6,794 miles / 5,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 09:05 in Nouna, it's 01:05 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 Nouna (XNU) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Nouna Airport (XNU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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