KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
11,268 km
7,002 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,268 km
7,002 mi / 6,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-21h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KAT YVR
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KAT YVR
ICAO Code NZKT CYVR
City Kaitaia Richmond
Country New Zealand Canada
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Vancouver
Elevation 270 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,268 kilometers (7,002 miles / 6,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 New Zealand 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 09:42 in Kaitaia, it's 12:42 in Richmond. With a 21-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 Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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