BHE
Blenheim
New Zealand
11,810 km
7,339 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,810 km
7,339 mi / 6,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BHE YVR
Airport Name Woodbourne Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BHE YVR
ICAO Code NZWB CYVR
City Blenheim Richmond
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 109 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -41.520000, 173.870000 49.190000, -123.180000

Blenheim (BHE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, New Zealand to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,810 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 New Zealand 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 16:13 in Blenheim, it's 19:13 in Richmond. With a 21-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 Blenheim (BHE) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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