LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
11,785 km
7,323 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,785 km
7,323 mi / 6,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
35°
northeast

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LWY YVR
Airport Name Lawas Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LWY YVR
ICAO Code WBGW CYVR
City Lawas Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Vancouver
Elevation 5 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.850000, 115.410000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lawas (LWY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,785 kilometers (7,323 miles / 6,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Malaysia 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 08:02 in Lawas, it's 16:02 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 Lawas (LWY) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Lawas Airport (LWY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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