FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
9,938 km
6,175 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,938 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FOR YVR
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FOR YVR
ICAO Code SBFZ CYVR
City Fortaleza Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Fortaleza America/Vancouver
Elevation 82 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,938 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Fortaleza, it's 09:59 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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