CWR
Cowarie Airport
Australia
12,892 km
8,010 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,892 km
8,010 mi / 6,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CWR YVR
Airport Name Cowarie Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CWR YVR
ICAO Code YCWI CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/Vancouver
Elevation 52 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -27.710000, 138.330000 49.190000, -123.180000

Cowarie Airport (CWR) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cowarie Airport (CWR) in Cowarie Airport, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,892 kilometers (8,010 miles / 6,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Cowarie Airport, it's 03:04 in Richmond. With a 18.5-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 Cowarie Airport (CWR) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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