CYI
Chiayi City
Taiwan
9,788 km
6,082 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,788 km
6,082 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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CYI YVR
Airport Name Chiayi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CYI YVR
ICAO Code RCKU CYVR
City Chiayi City Richmond
Country Taiwan Canada
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Vancouver
Elevation 85 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 23.460000, 120.390000 49.190000, -123.180000

Chiayi City (CYI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,788 kilometers (6,082 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Taiwan 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 10:26 in Chiayi City, it's 18:26 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 Chiayi City (CYI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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