KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
12,274 km
7,627 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,274 km
7,627 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Asia/Yangon
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KAW YVR
Airport Name Kawthoung Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KAW YVR
ICAO Code VYKT CYVR
City Kawthoung Richmond
Country Myanmar Canada
Timezone Asia/Yangon America/Vancouver
Elevation 180 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.050000, 98.540000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kawthoung (KAW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,274 kilometers (7,627 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Myanmar with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:49 in Kawthoung, it's 04:19 in Richmond. With a 14.5-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 Kawthoung (KAW) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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