KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
10,012 km
6,221 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,012 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
322°
northwest

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KED YVR
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KED YVR
ICAO Code GQNK CYVR
City Kaedi Richmond
Country Mauritania Canada
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott America/Vancouver
Elevation 66 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kaedi (KED) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,012 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mauritania 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 16:08 in Kaedi, it's 08:08 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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