KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
9,715 km
6,036 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,715 km
6,036 mi / 5,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
39°
northeast

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KWS YVR
Airport Name Kwailabesi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KWS YVR
ICAO Code AGKW CYVR
City Kwailabesi Richmond
Country Solomon Islands Canada
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Vancouver
Elevation 26 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 160.780000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kwailabesi (KWS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,715 kilometers (6,036 miles / 5,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Solomon Islands 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 17:53 in Kwailabesi, it's 22:53 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 Kwailabesi (KWS) follows a heading of 254° (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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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