GTE
Groote Eylandt
Australia
11,927 km
7,411 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,927 km
7,411 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GTE YVR
Airport Name Groote Eylandt Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GTE YVR
ICAO Code YGTE CYVR
City Groote Eylandt Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/Vancouver
Elevation 53 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.970000, 136.460000 49.190000, -123.180000

Groote Eylandt (GTE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Groote Eylandt Airport (GTE) in Groote Eylandt, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,927 kilometers (7,411 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 19:51 in Groote Eylandt, it's 02:21 in Richmond. With a 17.5-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 Groote Eylandt (GTE) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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