YOL
Yola
Nigeria
12,212 km
7,588 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,212 km
7,588 mi / 6,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

YOL YVR
Airport Name Yola Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YOL YVR
ICAO Code DNYO CYVR
City Yola Richmond
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 599 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.260000, 12.430000 49.190000, -123.180000

Yola (YOL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,212 kilometers (7,588 miles / 6,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Nigeria 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 09:49 in Yola, it's 00:49 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Yola (YOL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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