DEI
Denis Island
Seychelles
14,967 km
9,300 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
14,967 km
9,300 mi / 8,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

DEI YVR
Airport Name Denis Island Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code DEI YVR
ICAO Code FSSD CYVR
City Denis Island Richmond
Country Seychelles Canada
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Vancouver
Elevation 10 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -3.800000, 55.670000 49.190000, -123.180000

Denis Island (DEI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denis Island Airport (DEI) in Denis Island, Seychelles to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 14,967 kilometers (9,300 miles / 8,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Denis Island, it's 01:52 in Richmond. With a 12-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 Denis Island (DEI) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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