LRE
Longreach
Australia
12,133 km
7,539 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,133 km
7,539 mi / 6,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LRE YVR
Airport Name Longreach Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LRE YVR
ICAO Code YLRE CYVR
City Longreach Richmond
Country Australia Canada
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/Vancouver
Elevation 627 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -23.430000, 144.280000 49.190000, -123.180000

Longreach (LRE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longreach Airport (LRE) in Longreach, Australia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,133 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 20:28 in Longreach, it's 02:28 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 Longreach (LRE) follows a heading of 256° (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 Longreach Airport (LRE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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