The flight distance from Kandahar Airport (KDH) in Kandahar Airport, Afghanistan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,997 kilometers (6,833 miles / 5,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Afghanistan 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 07:42 in Kandahar Airport, it's 19:12 in Richmond. With a 12.5-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 3,323 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kandahar Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kandahar Airport (KDH) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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