DAU
Daru
Papua New Guinea
11,033 km
6,855 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,033 km
6,855 mi / 5,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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DAU YVR
Airport Name Daru Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code DAU YVR
ICAO Code AYDU CYVR
City Daru Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 20 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -9.090000, 143.210000 49.190000, -123.180000

Daru (DAU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daru Airport (DAU) in Daru, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,033 kilometers (6,855 miles / 5,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:06 in Daru, it's 11:06 in Richmond. With a 18-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 Daru (DAU) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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