KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
15,459 km
9,606 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,459 km
9,606 mi / 8,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Blantyre
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KBQ YVR
Airport Name Kasungu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KBQ YVR
ICAO Code FWKG CYVR
City Kasungu Richmond
Country Malawi Canada
Timezone Africa/Blantyre America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,470 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -13.010000, 33.470000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kasungu (KBQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,459 kilometers (9,606 miles / 8,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Malawi 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 23:01 in Kasungu, it's 13:01 in Richmond. With a 10-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 3,456 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kasungu Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kasungu (KBQ) follows a heading of 36° (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 Kasungu Airport (KBQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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