AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
10,406 km
6,466 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,406 km
6,466 mi / 5,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AKT YVR
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AKT YVR
ICAO Code LCRA CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Cyprus Canada
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Vancouver
Elevation 76 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 49.190000, -123.180000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,406 kilometers (6,466 miles / 5,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:49 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 05:49 in Richmond. With a 10-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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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