The flight distance from Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,671 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 05:03 in Kompiam Airport, it's 11:03 in Richmond. With a 18-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 5,086 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Kompiam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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