NDU
Rundu
Namibia
15,214 km
9,454 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,214 km
9,454 mi / 8,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NDU YVR
Airport Name Rundu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code NDU YVR
ICAO Code FYRU CYVR
City Rundu Richmond
Country Namibia Canada
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,627 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, 19.720000 49.190000, -123.180000

Rundu (NDU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu, Namibia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,214 kilometers (9,454 miles / 8,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Namibia 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 09:52 in Rundu, it's 23:52 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,613 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Rundu Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Rundu (NDU) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Rundu Airport (NDU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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