LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
9,194 km
5,713 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,194 km
5,713 mi / 4,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-20h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
33°
north northeast

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LUC YVR
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LUC YVR
ICAO Code NFNH CYVR
City Laucala Island Richmond
Country Fiji Canada
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/Vancouver
Elevation 10 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 49.190000, -123.180000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,194 kilometers (5,713 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Fiji 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 04:23 in Laucala Island, it's 08:23 in Richmond. With a 20-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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 234° (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 Laucala Island Airport (LUC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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