MNC
Nacala
Mozambique
15,887 km
9,872 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,887 km
9,872 mi / 8,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MNC YVR
Airport Name Nacala Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code MNC YVR
ICAO Code FQNC CYVR
City Nacala Richmond
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Vancouver
Elevation 410 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -14.490000, 40.710000 49.190000, -123.180000

Nacala (MNC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nacala Airport (MNC) in Nacala, Mozambique to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,887 kilometers (9,872 miles / 8,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:26 in Nacala, it's 06:26 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Nacala (MNC) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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