KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
10,538 km
6,548 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,538 km
6,548 mi / 5,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KNQ YVR
Airport Name Kone Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KNQ YVR
ICAO Code NWWD CYVR
City Kone Richmond
Country New Caledonia Canada
Timezone Pacific/Noumea America/Vancouver
Elevation 23 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -21.050000, 164.840000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kone (KNQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,538 kilometers (6,548 miles / 5,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:18 in Kone, it's 23:18 in Richmond. With a 19-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 Kone (KNQ) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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