AUU
Aurukun Airport
Australia
11,495 km
7,142 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,495 km
7,142 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

AUU YVR
Airport Name Aurukun Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AUU YVR
ICAO Code YAUR CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 31 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.350000, 141.720000 49.190000, -123.180000

Aurukun Airport (AUU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aurukun Airport (AUU) in Aurukun Airport, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,495 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:09 in Aurukun Airport, it's 01:09 in Richmond. With a 18-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 Aurukun Airport (AUU) follows a heading of 265° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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