ARI
Arica
Chile
9,136 km
5,677 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,136 km
5,677 mi / 4,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARI YVR
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ARI YVR
ICAO Code SCAR CYVR
City Arica Richmond
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Vancouver
Elevation 167 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 49.190000, -123.180000

Arica (ARI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:22 in Arica, it's 16:22 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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