BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
12,095 km
7,516 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,095 km
7,516 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BTU YVR
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BTU YVR
ICAO Code WBGB CYVR
City Bintulu Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Vancouver
Elevation 74 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bintulu (BTU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,095 kilometers (7,516 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Malaysia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Bintulu, it's 14:54 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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