AXD
Alexandroupolis
Greece
9,556 km
5,938 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,556 km
5,938 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AXD YVR
Airport Name Dimokritos Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AXD YVR
ICAO Code LGAL CYVR
City Alexandroupolis Richmond
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Vancouver
Elevation 24 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.860000, 25.960000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alexandroupolis (AXD) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dimokritos Airport (AXD) in Alexandroupolis, Greece to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,556 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Greece 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 18:07 in Alexandroupolis, it's 08:07 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 Alexandroupolis (AXD) 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 Dimokritos Airport (AXD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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