# Distance from Ghat (GHT) to Richmond (YVR)

> 10,545 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,545 km / 6,552 mi / 5,694 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 331° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Libya) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 10:21 in Ghat, it's 01:21 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,282 ft (YVR is lower than GHT)

## Airports

### [Ghat Airport (GHT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ght-ghat-ghat-airport/1ef266de-ed37-6c3c-8e5b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Ghat, Libya
- ICAO: HLGT
- Timezone: Africa/Tripoli
- Coordinates: 25.150000, 10.140000
- Elevation: 2,296 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:21 in Ghat, it's 01:21 in Richmond.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Ghat Airport (GHT)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ght-ghat-ghat-airport/1ef266de-ed37-6c3c-8e5b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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