KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
14,475 km
8,995 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
14,475 km
8,995 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KNM YVR
Airport Name Kaniama Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KNM YVR
ICAO Code FZTK CYVR
City Kaniama Richmond
Country DR Congo Canada
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,772 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -7.580000, 24.150000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kaniama (KNM) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 14,475 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 DR Congo 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 15:27 in Kaniama, it's 05:27 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 2,758 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kaniama Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kaniama (KNM) follows a heading of 44° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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