COW
Coquimbo
Chile
10,214 km
6,347 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,214 km
6,347 mi / 5,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

COW YVR
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code COW YVR
ICAO Code SCCQ CYVR
City Coquimbo Richmond
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Vancouver
Elevation 656 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 49.190000, -123.180000

Coquimbo (COW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,214 kilometers (6,347 miles / 5,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Coquimbo, it's 12:06 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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