The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 16,119 kilometers (10,016 miles / 8,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:43 in Richmond, it's 03:43 in Andapa Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,538 feet between the two airports. Andapa Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Andapa Airport (ZWA) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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