CHQ
Souda
Greece
10,058 km
6,250 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,058 km
6,250 mi / 5,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CHQ YVR
Airport Name Chania International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CHQ YVR
ICAO Code LGSA CYVR
City Souda Richmond
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Vancouver
Elevation 490 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 49.190000, -123.180000

Souda (CHQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,058 kilometers (6,250 miles / 5,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Souda, it's 06:41 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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