FRB
Forbes
Australia
12,668 km
7,871 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,668 km
7,871 mi / 6,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FRB YVR
Airport Name Forbes Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code FRB YVR
ICAO Code YFBS CYVR
City Forbes Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Sydney America/Vancouver
Elevation 760 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 49.190000, -123.180000

Forbes (FRB) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,668 kilometers (7,871 miles / 6,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Australia 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 15:48 in Forbes, it's 20:48 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Forbes (FRB) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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