BNI
Benin
Nigeria
12,107 km
7,523 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,107 km
7,523 mi / 6,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNI YVR
Airport Name Benin Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BNI YVR
ICAO Code DNBE CYVR
City Benin Richmond
Country Nigeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Vancouver
Elevation 258 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 49.190000, -123.180000

Benin (BNI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,107 kilometers (7,523 miles / 6,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Nigeria 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 07:21 in Benin, it's 22:21 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Benin Airport (BNI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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