The flight distance from Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 13,558 kilometers (8,424 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Ethiopia 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 02:59 in Ghinnir, it's 15:59 in Richmond. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,485 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Ghinnir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Ghinnir (GNN) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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