LHK
Guanghua
China
9,447 km
5,870 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,447 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LHK YVR
Airport Name Guangzhou MR Air Base Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LHK YVR
ICAO Code ZHGH CYVR
City Guanghua Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 32.390000, 111.690000 49.190000, -123.180000

Guanghua (LHK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) in Guanghua, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,447 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Guanghua, it's 04:48 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Guanghua (LHK) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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