KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
11,669 km
7,251 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,669 km
7,251 mi / 6,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KWM YVR
Airport Name Kowanyama Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KWM YVR
ICAO Code YKOW CYVR
City Kowanyama Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 35 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -15.490000, 141.750000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kowanyama (KWM) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,669 kilometers (7,251 miles / 6,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Australia 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 15:49 in Kowanyama, it's 21:49 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kowanyama (KWM) follows a heading of 263° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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