BQE
Bubaque
Guinea-Bissau
10,280 km
6,387 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,280 km
6,387 mi / 5,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Bissau
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BQE YVR
Airport Name Bubaque Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BQE YVR
ICAO Code GGBU CYVR
City Bubaque Richmond
Country Guinea-Bissau Canada
Timezone Africa/Bissau America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.300000, -15.840000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bubaque (BQE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bubaque Airport (BQE) in Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,280 kilometers (6,387 miles / 5,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Guinea-Bissau 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 12:01 in Bubaque, it's 04:01 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Bubaque (BQE) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Bubaque Airport (BQE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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