EKS
Shakhtersk
Russia
6,392 km
3,972 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,392 km
3,972 mi / 3,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Vladivostok
Heading
51°
northeast

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EKS YVR
Airport Name Shakhtyorsk Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code EKS YVR
ICAO Code UHSK CYVR
City Shakhtersk Richmond
Country Russia Canada
Timezone Asia/Vladivostok America/Vancouver
Elevation 50 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, 142.080000 49.190000, -123.180000

Shakhtersk (EKS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) in Shakhtersk, Russia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,392 kilometers (3,972 miles / 3,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:10 in Shakhtersk, it's 12:10 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 Shakhtersk (EKS) follows a heading of 309° (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 Shakhtyorsk Airport (EKS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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