BDT
Gbadolite Airport
DR Congo
13,141 km
8,166 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
13,141 km
8,166 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BDT YVR
Airport Name Gbadolite Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BDT YVR
ICAO Code FZFD CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,509 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.250000, 20.980000 49.190000, -123.180000

Gbadolite Airport (BDT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbadolite Airport (BDT) in Gbadolite Airport, DR Congo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,141 kilometers (8,166 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 DR Congo 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 12:21 in Gbadolite Airport, it's 03:21 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,495 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Gbadolite Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Gbadolite Airport (BDT) follows a heading of 41° (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 Gbadolite Airport (BDT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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