ALY
Alexandria
Egypt
10,690 km
6,642 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,690 km
6,642 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALY YVR
Airport Name El Nouzha Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ALY YVR
ICAO Code HEAX CYVR
City Alexandria Richmond
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Vancouver
Elevation -6 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 31.180000, 29.950000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alexandria (ALY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Nouzha Airport (ALY) in Alexandria, Egypt to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,690 kilometers (6,642 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Egypt 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 23:21 in Alexandria, it's 13:21 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 Alexandria (ALY) follows a heading of 23° (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 El Nouzha Airport (ALY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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